Below are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at FIT. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 29 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIT highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #142 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 142 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 11 of 106 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 of 221 |
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 49 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
FIT is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at FIT are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 55% 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 master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at FIT. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 620 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 906 |
| Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |