Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,023/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
25.9x earnings multiple (9.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $654K | $640K | $588K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 26.5x | 25.9x | 23.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.8x | 9.6x | 8.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 43 | 52 |
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 (9.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,033
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,599
117% growth from Year 1
About Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 7,575 in New York, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at Fashion Institute of Technology →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
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$101,480/yr
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Fashion Institute of Technology's Design program score?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Design. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Design to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Design careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 38% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Design earnings lower at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Lower starting pay at Fashion Institute of Technology may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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