Apparel and Textiles
Offered at 162 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 36 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 33 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 75 | $44,266 | $60,459 | $22,832 |
| Master's | 15 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fashion Institute of Technology | NY | — | $71,955 | — |
| 2 | Academy of Art University | CA | — | $27,419 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Delaware | DE | $53,050 | $80,526 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | IN | $53,936 | $78,433 | $19,500 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $59,432 | $74,045 | $20,500 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois University | IL | $43,143 | $70,919 | — |
| 5 | Fashion Institute of Technology | NY | $48,197 | $70,791 | $24,486 |
| 6 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $49,266 | $70,006 | $20,375 |
| 7 | Florida State University | FL | $45,155 | $68,998 | $13,125 |
| 8 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | CO | $47,847 | $68,858 | $21,500 |
| 9 | Rhode Island School of Design | RI | — | $68,461 | — |
| 10 | Washington State University | WA | $44,266 | $66,883 | $18,000 |
| 11 | University of Rhode Island | RI | $49,009 | $66,828 | $19,500 |
| 12 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | OH | $44,580 | $66,539 | $26,750 |
| 13 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | OH | $44,580 | $66,539 | $26,750 |
| 14 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | OH | $44,580 | $66,539 | $26,750 |
| 15 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | OH | $44,580 | $66,539 | $26,750 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | NC | $47,075 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do apparel and textiles graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in apparel and textiles reports median earnings of $44,266. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
