Associate Degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies
Education Levels of Textile Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 265 people earned their associate degree in textile studies. This earns it the #141 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in textile studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,292 |
| Associate Degree | 265 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 159 |
| Basic Certificate | 144 |
| Master’s Degree | 79 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
Earnings of Textile Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in textile studies is $28,863. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,863 and the high is $28,863.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in textile studies is $52,436. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $52,436 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $52,436.
The median monthly payment of a textile studies graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $624.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in textile studies. About 82.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 218 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of textile studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 74 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Textile Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer an associate degree in textile studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for textile studies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in textile studies from FIT SUNY. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that FIT SUNY graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,863.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in textile studies. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,725 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in textile studies from FIDM Los Angeles. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles textile studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,863.
Long Beach City College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in textile studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 100% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Long Beach City College textile studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,863.
Academy of Art University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in textile studies. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Academy of Art University. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Academy of Art University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,863.
Fullerton College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in textile studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Fullerton College. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in textile studies at Fullerton College make a median salary of 28,863.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in textile studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Minneapolis Community and Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,863.
Sierra College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in textile studies. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Sierra College. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Sierra College textile studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,863.
Santa Monica College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in textile studies. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in textile studies from SMC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Santa Monica College textile studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,863.
The 9th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 88% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mt. SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,863.
El Camino College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in textile studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in textile studies from El Camino College. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that El Camino College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,863.
The 10th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Trade Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in textile studies at Los Angeles Trade Technical College make a median salary of 28,863.
Palomar College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in textile studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Palomar College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in textile studies at Palomar College make a median salary of 28,863.
The 13th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is William Rainey Harper College. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Harper College. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. William Rainey Harper College textile studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,863.
The 15th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chaffey College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Chaffey College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in textile studies at Chaffey College make a median salary of 28,863.
West Valley College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in textile studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in textile studies from West Valley College. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. West Valley College textile studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,863.
Orange Coast College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in textile studies. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Orange Coast College. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Orange Coast College textile studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,863.
The 15th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Centro College. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in textile studies from El Centro College. Of these students, 86% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. El Centro College textile studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,863.
Saddleback College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in textile studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Saddleback College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in textile studies at Saddleback College make a median salary of 28,863.
Antelope Valley College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in textile studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in textile studies from Antelope Valley College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Antelope Valley College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,863.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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