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2023 Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Schools

136 Colleges
$34,996 Avg Salary
$24,229 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Textile & Apparel Studies School for You

Textile & Apparel Studies is the #162 most popular major in the country with 3,313 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 136 schools in the United States to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Textile & Apparel Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Colleges.

Our analysis found Savannah College of Art and Design to be the most popular school for textile and apparel studies students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. SCAD is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Savannah.

Textile Studies majors at SCAD take out an average of $26,150 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $1,056, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Textile & Apparel Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design Report

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Out of the 136 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, textile studies graduates from Florida State take out $21,459 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $142.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for textile and apparel studies students. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.

On average, textile studies graduates from Iowa State take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $193.

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The excellent programs at Fashion Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best textile and apparel studies schools in the United States. Located in the city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Textile Studies majors at FIT SUNY take out an average of $17,868 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $265.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ohio State University - Main Campus is a great place for textile and apparel studies students. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

While working on their degree, textile studies majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $24,250 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $189, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Schools list. Colorado State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Fort Collins.

Textile Studies majors at Colorado State take out an average of $19,371 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $497.

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#7

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Academy of Art University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for textile and apparel studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, textile studies graduates from Academy of Art University take out $25,419 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $859.

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#8

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Schools list. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, textile studies majors at UARK accumulate an average of around $25,011 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $398, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

With a ranking of #9, Auburn University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for textile and apparel studies students. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Textile Studies majors at Auburn take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI

University of Rhode Island landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular textile and apparel studies programs. URI is a large public school located in the suburb of Kingston.

While working on their degree, textile studies majors at URI accumulate an average of around $23,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $457.

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#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that textile studies majors at Wayne State take out is $30,750.

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Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular textile and apparel studies programs. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that textile studies majors at IU Bloomington take out is $21,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $411.

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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Pomona, Cal Poly Pomona is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, textile studies graduates from Cal Poly Pomona take out $15,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for textile and apparel studies students. It came in at #14 on the list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.

While working on their degree, textile studies majors at UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

Full Textile & Apparel Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro Report

#15

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

With a ranking of #15, University of Delaware did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for textile and apparel studies students. UD is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Newark.

Textile Studies majors at UD take out an average of $24,080 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $750, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Textile & Apparel Studies at University of Delaware Report

The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for textile and apparel studies students. It came in at #16 on the list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

After completing their degree, textile studies graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debt load of $21,775. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $244.

Full Textile & Apparel Studies at The University of Texas at Austin Report

Washington State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular textile and apparel studies programs. Wazzu is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman.

Textile Studies majors at Wazzu take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $358.

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

#18

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

With a ranking of #18, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for textile and apparel studies students. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that textile studies majors at ECU take out is $26,000.

Read full report on Textile & Apparel Studies at East Carolina University

#19

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for textile and apparel studies students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, textile studies graduates from SFSU carry an average student debt load of $19,000.

Read full report on Textile & Apparel Studies at San Francisco State University

#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Schools list. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, textile studies graduates from UK take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Textile & Apparel Studies students that almost earned our Most Popular Textile & Apparel Studies Schools award.

Rank College Location
21 Buffalo State Buffalo, NY
22 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
22 FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
24 University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI
25 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
26 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
27 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
27 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA

Textile & Apparel Studies by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 7 majors within the area of study, textile and apparel studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 25 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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