All FIT majors by area
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,023 | $60,882 | $25,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $27,941 | $53,710 | $24,734 |
| Studio Art | $23,428 | $39,930 | $24,683 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $42,717 | $70,727 | $21,500 |
| Marketing | $37,663 | $67,002 | $18,721 |
| Entrepreneurship | $24,387 | $49,627 | $19,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $36,849 | $69,954 | $21,500 |
| Graphic Communications | $12,261 | — | $19,875 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former FIT students earn a median $62,696 ten years after starting college, more than 56% of New York colleges we cover. 81% graduate within six years.
FIT majors questions
How many majors does FIT offer?
Fashion Institute of Technology offers 10 bachelor's majors across 4 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at FIT?
Apparel and Textiles graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn a median $71,139 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,165.
Which FIT majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $39,930 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Fashion Institute of Technology overview