Fashion Institute of Technology

What are the graduation rates for students at Fashion Institute of Technology?

FIT's reported overall graduation rate is 81%, and its reported student retention rate is 91%. The figures describe different outcomes: graduation measures completion for a defined entering cohort, while retention measures whether students continue their studies into a subsequent period.

Federal graduation measures commonly follow first-time, full-time students for up to 150% of a program's normal length. That makes the measurement period for an associate-degree pathway different from the period for a bachelor's degree. These cohort figures do not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or adult learner. Applicants comparing programs should look beyond the college-wide rate to the degree level and expected sequence of courses in their chosen major.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Fashion Institute of Technology?

College Scorecard program-level earnings figures offer a limited view of former FIT students' earnings about one year after completing a credential. They are not starting-salary offers and do not predict what a future graduate will earn.

Reported one-year figures include $44,667 for specialized sales and merchandising-related study, $43,104 for marketing, and $42,008 for apparel and textiles. The reported figure for fine and studio arts is $21,754. These are broad fields of study, not necessarily the outcome for every major or credential within them.

Scorecard earnings measures generally rely on graduates whose records can be matched to federal data and are typically reported as medians for the covered group. Results can reflect differences in credential level, location, further study, working hours, and early-career job choices. One year is an especially short window for assessing careers in creative fields, where freelance work and later advancement may not be well represented by a single figure.