by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FIT SUNY ranks among other schools offering degrees in textile studies.
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FIT SUNY is in the top 10% of the country for textile studies. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 52 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Associate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fashion Institute of Technology handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of textile studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIT SUNY is $40,463. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,945 for all textile studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIT SUNY, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $37,068 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,500 for all textile studies majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FIT SUNY was $904 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $299 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,170 | $21,692 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $24,623 | $24,623 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,300 | $3,300 |
Learn more about FIT SUNY tuition and fees.
The textile studies program at FIT SUNY awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
FIT SUNY does not offer an online option for its textile studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIT SUNY Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of textile studies associate's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a associate's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Fashion Institute of Technology.
More about our data sources and methodologies.