Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 111 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Textile & Apparel Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Textile & Apparel Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Textile & Apparel Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,711 degrees were awarded toTextile & Apparel Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Textile & Apparel Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 140 |
| Associate’s Degree | 270 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,052 |
| Master’s Degree | 234 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
Earnings of Textile & Apparel Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Textile & Apparel Studies of $47,471 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,627 |
| 4 years | $47,471 |
| 5 years | $55,819 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Textile & Apparel Studies. About 86.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 283 |
| Women | 1,769 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Textile & Apparel Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,215 | 59.2% |
| Asian | 126 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 326 | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 8.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 102 | 5.0% |
| Race Unknown | 42 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 50 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 137 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Textile & Apparel Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 98 bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 92 bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies. This school awarded 64 bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies. This school awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Textile & Apparel Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies. This school awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Textile & Apparel Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 1,745 |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 595 |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 313 |
| Fashion and Fabric Consultant | 41 |
| Apparel and Textiles, Other | 12 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.