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2023 Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region

14 Colleges
$31,442 Avg Salary
$22,878 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Textile & Apparel Studies School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, textile and apparel studies was ranked #162 in the country. In fact 3,313 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for textile studies majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools

Our analysis found Washington State University to be the best school for textile and apparel studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, textile studies graduates from Wazzu carry an average student debtload of $21,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $358.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means California State University - Sacramento is a great place for textile and apparel studies students. Sac State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Sacramento.

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Out of the 14 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona landed the # 3 spot on the list. Cal Poly Pomona is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pomona.

After completing their degree, textile studies graduates from Cal Poly Pomona carry an average student debtload of $15,000.

Full Textile & Apparel Studies at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Report

#4

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

The excellent programs at Oregon State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best textile and apparel studies schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend San Francisco State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. SFSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Francisco.

The average amount in student loans that textile studies majors at SFSU take out is $19,000.

Full Textile & Apparel Studies at San Francisco State University Report

Central Washington University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CWU is a large public school located in the distant town of Ellensburg.

Read full report on Textile & Apparel Studies at Central Washington University

California State University - Fresno came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fresno State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fresno.

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#8

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Academy of Art University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best textile and apparel studies programs. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.

The average amount in student loans that textile studies majors at Academy of Art University take out is $25,419. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $859.

Full Textile & Apparel Studies at Academy of Art University Report

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

On average, textile studies graduates from FIDM Los Angeles take out $25,050 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $570, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Textile & Apparel Studies at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles Report

#10

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Textile & Apparel Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best textile and apparel studies colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 485
Washington 76
Oregon 21
Hawaii 23

Textile & Apparel Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies 42,112
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 4,858
General Family & Consumer Sciences 2,906
Family & Consumer Economics 1,454
Human Sciences Business Services 704

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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