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Arts & Media Management at Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,941/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (52% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (135,000 openings/yr)

ROI 18.8x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #6 of 43 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Arts & Media Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$460K	$464K	$437K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.7x	18.8x	17.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.9x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	36%	32%	23%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,680

Out-of-state: $67,000 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,096

-257% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,854

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,941/yr, Arts & Media Management graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology land near the $28,555 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Arts & Media Management programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Arts & Media Management's typical career paths, with 52% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

At #6 of 43 nationally, this is a top-5% Arts & Media Management program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $27,941 to $37,854 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Institute of Technology accepts 58% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 7,575 in New York, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes $96,310/yr

Producers and directors $83,480/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Arts & Media Management at Fashion Institute of Technology?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Arts & Media Management. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Arts & Media Management careers?

With 52% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $437,325 in decade earnings vs $460,364 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Fashion Institute of Technology's Arts & Media Management program stand out?

Ranked #6 of 43 programs nationally, Fashion Institute of Technology lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →