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Textile & Apparel Studies at Western Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Textile & Apparel Studies, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 textile & apparel studies graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University

Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Textile & Apparel Studies Rankings at Western Kentucky University

Use these rankings to compare Western Kentucky University’s Textile & Apparel Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#12 of 15
Best Value	Nationwide	#21 of 62
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#49 of 61

Earnings for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Those who finish Western Kentucky 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	$26,816
2 years	$26,585
5 years	$39,614

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Textile & Apparel Studies graduates from Western Kentucky University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Textile & Apparel Studies graduates at Western Kentucky University are 98% women (46) and 2% men (1).

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

Of the 47 bachelor’s textile & apparel studies degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 98% were women (46) and 2% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Textile & Apparel Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below 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 Western Kentucky University

The Textile & Apparel Studies program at Western Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Apparel & Textiles	47

Top-Paying Careers for Textile & Apparel Studies Graduates

Those who complete Textile & Apparel Studies program at Western Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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.