by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FIT. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 34 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIT highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #134 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 134 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 8 of 100 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 of 213 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at FIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 620 |
| Associate’s | 906 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 49 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at FIT covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 1,404 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 119 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 38 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fashion Institute of Technology awarded 620 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
FIT is in the top 5% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,459 a year. This is lower than $49,054, the median for all majors at FIT.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIT, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $20,525 in student loans. This is above $18,862, the typical median for all majors at FIT.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,290 | $21,692 |
| Fees | $1,004 | $1,004 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at FIT were White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 114 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 82 |
| Other Races | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fashion Institute of Technology conferred 906 associate’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
FIT is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 20% of visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at FIT are White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a associate’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 140 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
| White | 318 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 157 |
| Other Races | 46 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fashion Institute of Technology handed out 3 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
FIT has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at FIT are Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at FIT. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 49 |
