Graduate earnings are in line with similar institutions.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Fashion Institute of Technology graduates experience steady earnings growth throughout their early careers. Starting from $50,102 at six years after enrollment, earnings rise to $58,998 at eight years and reach $62,696 at ten years.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $12,000 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
Fashion Institute of Technology graduates carry median student debt of $12,000, well below the peer median of $20,210, representing a favorable difference of $8,210. Student debt ranges from $7,517 at the 25th percentile to $25,750 at the 75th percentile, indicating most graduates manage moderate borrowing levels.
Fashion Institute of Technology achieves well above average return performance, ranking at the 78.3rd percentile nationally on Azimuth's return index. Graduates earn $5,468 beyond expectations relative to similar students, placing FIT at the 75.2nd percentile for this key value measure.
Approximately 19.0% of Fashion Institute of Technology graduates continue to graduate or professional study, with this estimate based on program mix a...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Program-specific earnings demonstrate the strength of Fashion Institute of Technology's specialized focus. Advertising graduates earn $61,399, reflecting the program's #3 national ranking and strong industry preparation.
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations produces earnings of $60,232 for 470 graduates, representing FIT's core fashion business mission. Commercial Photography, the institution's largest program with 560 graduates, produces median earnings of $52,128 while maintaining #4 national rankings.
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Earnings distribution spans from $30,971 at the 25th percentile to $90,913 at the 75th percentile, creating a 2.9:1 ratio between top and bottom quartile outcomes. Low-income graduates earn $48,200, demonstrating solid economic mobility potential for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
