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Bachelor’s Degrees in Textile & Apparel Studies

2,587 Yearly Graduations
$36,287 Median Salary
$24,856 Median Debt
There are 86 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in textile studies. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 32% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.1% of textile studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Textile Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,587 earned their bachelor's degree in textile studies. This earns it the #123 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 2,587
Associate Degree 318
Master’s Degree 139
Undergraduate Certificate 134
Basic Certificate 124
Doctor’s Degree 6
Graduate Certificate 5

Earnings of Textile Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in textile studies is $36,287. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,775 and the high is $39,025.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in textile studies is $24,856. 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, $26,963 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,000.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $328.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in textile studies. About 89.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 271
Women 2,316
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The racial-ethnic distribution of textile studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 139
Black or African American 239
Hispanic or Latino 328
White 1,553
International Students 133
Other Races/Ethnicities 195
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There are 86 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in textile studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
145 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for textile studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in textile studies from Florida State. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#2

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
138 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in textile studies. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The textile studies program at Iowa State University awarded 138 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

123 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Savannah College of Art and Design is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in textile studies. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 bachelor's degrees were handed out to textile studies majors at SCAD. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

103 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in textile studies. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The textile studies program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 103 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
87 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in textile studies. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in textile studies from UARK. About 94% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
86 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in textile studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in textile studies from Auburn. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#7

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
84 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 bachelor's degrees were handed out to textile studies majors at IU Bloomington. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
84 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in textile studies. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in textile studies from Wayne State. About 87% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

82 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The textile studies program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 82 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
80 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Rhode Island. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. The textile studies program at University of Rhode Island awarded 80 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

73 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in textile studies. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 bachelor's degrees were handed out to textile studies majors at Cal Poly Pomona. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#12

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, New York
68 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in textile studies. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in textile studies from FIT SUNY. About 78% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
66 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Delaware. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 bachelor's degrees were handed out to textile studies majors at UD. Of these students, 97% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

64 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in textile studies. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 bachelor's degrees were handed out to textile studies majors at UT Austin. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#15

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
59 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in textile studies. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 bachelor's degrees were handed out to textile studies majors at UNC Greensboro. About 85% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
59 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in textile studies. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in textile studies from ECU. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
58 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Francisco State University. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The textile studies program at San Francisco State University awarded 58 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
58 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Academy of Art University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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 $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in textile studies from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 78% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
55 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for textile studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington State University. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in textile studies from Wazzu. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#19

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
55 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Buffalo State comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in textile studies. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 bachelor's degrees were handed out to textile studies majors at Buffalo State. About 87% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to textile studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Child Development & Family Studies 12,609
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 2,947
General Family & Consumer Sciences 2,446
Family & Consumer Economics 1,193
Human Sciences Business Services 618

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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