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Textile & Apparel Studies at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Textile & Apparel Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 78 textile & apparel studies graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Textile & Apparel Studies Rankings at University of Kentucky

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 2
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 15
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#22 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#38 of 62

Earnings for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates from University of Kentucky

Graduates of University of Kentucky’s Textile & Apparel Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,317
2 years	$34,847
3 years	$36,273
4 years	$41,502
5 years	$51,301

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Textile & Apparel Studies graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $41,502, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Textile & Apparel Studies graduates from University of Kentucky comes in at $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at University of Kentucky are 83% women (65) and 17% men (13).

Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 71 bachelor’s textile & apparel studies degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 83% were women (59) and 17% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	52
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	10
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Textile & Apparel Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 7 master’s textile & apparel studies graduates at University of Kentucky, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	4
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 57% of Textile & Apparel Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 42%.*

*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 University of Kentucky

The Textile & Apparel Studies program at University of Kentucky offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Apparel & Textiles	78

Highest-Paying Careers for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates

Students who finish Textile & Apparel Studies program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.