Fashion Institute of Technology
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available29
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate88%
AP Credit Policy
Students who have taken an Advanced Placement Exam and earned a score of 3 or higher on a scale of five points will receive transfer credit at FIT.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | FA020 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | FA030 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | DV010 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | HA111 & HA112 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | SC121 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MA331 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MA331 & MA332 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | Not available | MA331 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 | SC145 & SC040 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CH111 & CH112 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | SS354 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | MA122 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | MA122 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | FA010 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | EN121 & EN020 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | EN121 & EN030 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | SC112 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HI030 & HI040 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FR111 & FR112 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FL010 & FL020 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | SS060 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | IT111 & IT112 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | JA111 & JA112 |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | FL010 & FL020 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | SS141 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | SS242 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MU203 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | SC010 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | SC011 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | SC010 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | SC010 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MA231 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | SS131 |
| Research | 3 | 6 | HU010, HU020 |
| Seminar | 3 | 6 | HU010, HU020 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SP111 & SP112 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SP010 & SS080 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MA222 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | SS251 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HI202 & HI020 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | SS151 & HI010 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Apparel and Textiles, General
C
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
D
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Digital Arts
- Digital Marketing
E
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
F
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
G
- Graphic Design
I
- Illustration
- Industrial and Product Design
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Marketing
J
- Jewelry Arts
M
- Museology/Museum Studies
P
- Photography
R
- Retailing and Retail Operations
S
- Special Products Marketing Operations
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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