Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a public four-year institution in New York, New York, situated in a large city setting in Manhattan. The college enrolls 9,071 students (IPEDS 2023), making it one of the larger specialized public institutions in the SUNY system. FIT offers programs at both the associate's and bachelor's degree levels across design, technology, and creative disciplines.

FIT reports a completion rate of 83% and a retention rate of 89% (IPEDS 2023), with a quality score of 71.17 out of 100 on SkillPlum's composite rating. Among its technology-focused offerings, the school provides an associate's degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, training students in digital media production, motion graphics, and visual effects creation for entertainment and commercial applications.

Located in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, FIT places students at the center of the nation's largest media, advertising, and entertainment market. Graduates in animation and digital media have direct access to studios, agencies, and production companies concentrated in the New York metropolitan area. The school's public institution status provides a more affordable entry point into creative technology education compared to many private alternatives in the city.