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Textile & Apparel Studies at University of Rhode Island

Textile & Apparel Studies at University of Rhode Island

If you plan to study Textile & Apparel Studies, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Rhode Island sits in Kingston, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 58 textile & apparel studies degrees were granted at University of Rhode Island.

Studying Online at University of Rhode Island

Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Textile & Apparel Studies Rankings at University of Rhode Island

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Rhode Island #1 of 2
Best Value Rhode Island #1 of 2
Best Value New England (Region) #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 61
Best Value Nationwide #50 of 62

Earnings for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates from University of Rhode Island

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Textile & Apparel Studies at University of Rhode Island
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,151
2 years $38,829
3 years $49,447
4 years $53,238
5 years $59,388

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Textile & Apparel Studies graduates from University of Rhode Island earn a median of $53,238, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Textile & Apparel Studies earnings compared with all majors at University of Rhode Island

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Textile & Apparel Studies graduates from University of Rhode Island is $24,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at University of Rhode Island are 95% women (55) and 5% men (3).

Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 54 bachelor’s textile & apparel studies graduates at University of Rhode Island, 94% were women (51) and 6% were men (3).

University of Rhode Island gender breakdown of Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 2
Asian 2
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Textile & Apparel Studies majors at University of Rhode Island

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Textile & Apparel Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, below the national average of 36%.*

Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 4 master’s textile & apparel studies graduates at University of Rhode Island, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

University of Rhode Island gender breakdown of Textile & Apparel Studies Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Textile & Apparel Studies majors at University of Rhode Island

Minority students account for 25% of Textile & Apparel Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower 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 Rhode Island

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

Concentration Graduates
General Apparel & Textiles 58

Top-Paying Careers for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates

Those who complete Textile & Apparel Studies program at University of Rhode Island work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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