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Textile & Apparel Studies at Iowa State University

If you plan to study Textile & Apparel Studies, you may want to check out the program at Iowa State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 92 textile & apparel studies graduations were recorded at Iowa State University.

Studying Online at Iowa State University

Distance learning is available at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Textile & Apparel Studies Rankings at Iowa State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa State University’s Textile & Apparel Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 5
Best Value	Iowa	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#11 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 62

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 5
Best Value	Iowa	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#11 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 62

Earnings for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates from Iowa State University

Students who complete Iowa State University’s Textile & Apparel Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,681
2 years	$39,585
3 years	$44,122
4 years	$48,648
5 years	$50,823

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Textile & Apparel Studies graduates from Iowa State University report median earnings of $48,648, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Textile & Apparel Studies graduates from Iowa State University comes in at $23,204.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at Iowa State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at Iowa State University are 87% women (80) and 13% men (12).

Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University

Of the 79 bachelor’s textile & apparel studies degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 86% were women (68) and 14% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Textile & Apparel Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	59
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	2
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 20% of Textile & Apparel Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Program at Iowa State University

Of the 4 master’s textile & apparel studies graduates at Iowa State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Textile & Apparel Studies master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 75% of Textile & Apparel Studies master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, above the national average of 42%.*

Textile & Apparel Studies Doctoral Program at Iowa State University

Among the 9 doctoral textile & apparel studies graduates at Iowa State University, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Textile & Apparel Studies doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 11% of Textile & Apparel Studies doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Textile & Apparel Studies Concentrations at Iowa State University

This Textile & Apparel Studies program at Iowa State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Apparel & Textiles	92

Highest-Paying Careers for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Textile & Apparel Studies program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Textile & Apparel Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products	$111,183
Materials Scientists	$101,265
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,604
Marketing Managers	$90,143
Search Marketing Strategists	$85,177
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950
Interior Designers	$55,861
Fashion Designers	$53,057

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.