Here is an overview of the graduate program in design & applied arts at FIT. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIT as a strong choice for design & applied arts, ranked #70 out of 637 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 70 of 637 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in New York | 3 of 40 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 97 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at FIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 567 |
| Associate’s | 806 |
| Master’s | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fashion Institute of Technology handed out 31 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
FIT is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at FIT are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 61% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FIT conferred 17 master’s degrees in illustration in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).
FIT conferred 14 master’s completions in fashion/apparel design in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (86%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at FIT. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 567 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 806 |