by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how FIT SUNY ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, FIT SUNY is in the top 1% of the country for design students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fashion Institute of Technology handed out 592 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 607 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in design from FIT SUNY. This makes it the #16 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIT SUNY is $27,023. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIT SUNY, design students borrow a median amount of $45,904 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at FIT SUNY is $410 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FIT SUNY paid an average of $904 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $299 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 592 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from FIT SUNY. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 108 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 |
| White | 217 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 98 |
| Other Races | 19 |
FIT SUNY does not offer an online option for its design 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.
Of the 30 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from FIT SUNY, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 684 students who earned an associate's degree in Design & Applied Arts from FIT SUNY in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 121 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 150 |
| White | 262 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 75 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Fashion Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 108 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Arts & Media Management | 21 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
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