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Textile & Apparel Studies at Central Washington University

If you are interested in studying Textile & Apparel Studies, consider the program at Central Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 textile & apparel studies degrees were granted at Central Washington University.

Online & Distance Learning at Central Washington University

Online coursework is an option at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Textile & Apparel Studies Rankings at Central Washington University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#2 of 2
Best Value	Washington	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 18
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#29 of 62

Earnings for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates from Central Washington University

Students who complete Central Washington 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	$37,843
2 years	$36,042
5 years	$47,884

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Textile & Apparel Studies graduates from Central Washington University stands at $19,444.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at Central Washington University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at Central Washington University are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).

Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 10 bachelor’s textile & apparel studies graduates at Central Washington University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Minority students account for 40% of Textile & Apparel Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, higher than the national average of 36%.*

*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 Central Washington University

The Textile & Apparel Studies program at Central Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Apparel & Textile Marketing	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates

Those who complete Textile & Apparel Studies program at Central Washington University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Textile & Apparel Studies majors, 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
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	$38,392

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.