Design and Applied Arts
Associate's degree · Fashion Institute of Technology · New York, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Fashion Institute of Technology earn a median of $14,361 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,127 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,789–$53,862). Median debt is $11,640, about 81% of first-year earnings.
Design and Applied Arts (Associate's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The New School New York | $44,640 | $14,750 |
| Monroe Community College Rochester | $27,718 | $8,000 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Rochester | $25,506 | $15,417 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo | $25,506 | $15,417 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool | $25,506 | $15,417 |
| Suffolk County Community College Selden | $24,907 | $8,906 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College Utica | $21,012 | $9,534 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn | $19,146 | — |
| Nassau Community College Garden City | $18,107 | — |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City | $13,554 | — |
| CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx | $12,863 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology make?
The median salary is $14,361 one year after graduation and $44,559 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,640.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.