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2023 Best Value Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

9 Colleges
$20,257 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$37,057 Avg Salary

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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for textile studies students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the textile studies programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Textile & Apparel Studies

$5,906 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Minneapolis Community and Technical College to be the best value school for textile and apparel studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Minneapolis Community and Technical College are $5,906 a year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the city of Fargo.

North Dakota State University undergraduate students pay an average of $14,876 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that textile studies majors at North Dakota State University take out is $23,125.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, North Dakota State University also did well on our Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Out of the 9 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Dakota State are $12,809 a year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, South Dakota State also did well on our Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.

UNI undergraduate students pay an average of $19,753 in tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its great value ranking, UNI is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Iowa State undergraduate students pay an average of $25,446 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that textile studies majors at Iowa State take out is $23,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $193, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Iowa State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for textile and apparel studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lincoln.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNL are $26,720 a year. On average, textile studies graduates from UNL take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNL also is in the top 10% of our Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.

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$16,498 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value textile and apparel studies programs. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Missouri State are $16,498 a year. While working on their degree, textile studies majors at Missouri State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $113.

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#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

With a ranking of #8, Kansas State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for textile and apparel studies students. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at K -State are $26,491 a year. After completing their degree, textile studies graduates from K -State carry an average student debtload of $22,625.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMN Twin Cities are $33,818 a year. The average amount in student loans that textile studies majors at UMN Twin Cities take out is $27,000.

UMN Twin Cities excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list.

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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 Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 41
Minnesota 26
Kansas 32
Iowa 156
Nebraska 33
North Dakota 27
South Dakota 9

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 9 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Elisa.rolle.

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