Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 71.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 67.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,840
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $13,734
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $146/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor | $39,009 | $28,639 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Associate | $31,920 | $12,000 |
| Apparel and Textiles. | Associate | $30,988 | $13,482 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate | $27,478 | $12,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate | $24,421 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Associate | $16,169 |
Outcomes Overview
FIDM graduates earn a median of $49,840 ten years after graduation, which puts their debt-to-earnings ratio at a reasonable 28% given the median debt of $13,734. The monthly loan payment of $146 represents about 3.5% of gross monthly income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15% for college graduates. With a 91% employment rate, most graduates find work in fashion design, merchandising, styling, or entertainment costume design, taking advantage of Los Angeles's massive fashion and entertainment industries. The relatively low debt load helps offset the fact that fashion industry starting salaries tend to be modest. This represents an average return on investment for a specialized creative field.