### SUMMARY

 A degree in Apparel and Textiles is a valuable choice and commonly a requisite first step for scholars intending to begin a career as an apparel designer, a procurement agent, or a color and materials designer. In fact, apparel and textiles is of average popularity ranking as the 123rd most popular major. In the last year, there were 2,638 apparel and textiles diplomas received. In-state tuition for apparel and textiles at private colleges is, on average, 3.2 times more costly than their public counterparts.

 With just 83 institutions offering apparel and textiles there might be a smaller selection of institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're hoping to immerse yourself with other apparel and textiles majors, look at schools in California which have more undergrads admitted to apparel and textiles than any other state. More generally, the top region to get a degree in apparel and textiles is in the Southeast region with [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas), [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university), and [Savannah College of Art and Design](/colleges/savannah-college-of-art-and-design) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the top conference to study apparel and textiles is the Southeastern Conference with [Auburn University](/colleges/auburn-university), [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas), and [University of Missouri-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia) representing the conference. Based on our extensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best school for apparel and textiles is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university).

 The objectively 'best' school is not necessarily the best school for every student. There are a bunch of perspectives to weigh when choosing institution. External stuff such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food might definitely alter your thoughts on which school to attend. At Authority, we examined the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are interested in which apparel and textiles college boasts the best campus, the winner is [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus). If you are very interested in which university boasts the best campus, we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more so we can compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our pick of the college with the best student life for apparel and textiles is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Curious why? Keep reading to find out more about our top choices. Many of our decisions just might shock you.

 If price is a primary factor in your decision on where to go to university, you might consider avoiding [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspis our most expensive school for apparel and textiles, at least for out of state students. We have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the cost at [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may be interested to know that apparel and textiles is the 295th most expensive degree in America, with an average associated cost of $24,300. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for apparel and textiles nationally is Rhode Island at University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design, the main universities in the state, of $29,710 and $51,800. Even more broadly, the most costly region of the U.S. for apparel and textiles is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [Delaware State University](/colleges/delaware-state-university) with a cost of $16,397, [University of Delaware](/colleges/university-of-delaware) with a cost of $34,160, and [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university) with a cost of $56,550.

 Our cheapest region for apparel and textiles is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Colorado State University-Fort Collins](/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins) with a cost of $28,147, [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho) with a cost of $4,208, and [Utah State University](/colleges/utah-state-university) with a cost of $21,087. More optimistically, the most affordable university for apparel and textiles is [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college). Authority.org's comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $10,400 for a degree in apparel and textiles. The cost inflates dramatically to an average of $25,000 for the out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our choice for the college representing the best value for apparel and textiles: [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Through this link you will see our comprehensive list of the schools we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. That being said, this section is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for apparel and textiles students differ widely, but within two-years of graduation graduates will regularly earn around $50,800. While there can be much variation in earnings potential; highest paid earners can rake in up to $95,200. Even right out of college, the lowest earning positions within the apparel and textiles field earn $28,000, which isn't that bad. The highest earning grads from apparel and textiles attended [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of apparel and textiles ranks below average, ranking within the 47th percentile of all majors. The university with the highest composite diversity for apparel and textiles is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Apparel and Textiles major is only within the 84th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 60th percentile. White students make up the largest share, 59%, of students studying apparel and textiles. Additionally, 90% of undergraduates pursuing an apparel and textiles major are women.

 The median rating for apparel and textiles' professors is 4.3 stars, a score which is 8% higher than the median score for every major; which is a pretty good ranking. If you want to find the most popular apparel and textiles instructor nationally, consider looking up Ron Wilkinson from [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). This may be shocking, but the highest ranked instructors for apparel and textiles by student are at [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). As we incorporate data other than just rankings it becomes clear that the college possessing the overall best professors for apparel and textiles is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). You can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top examples of instructors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for apparel and textiles is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have an extensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we do hope you understand that looking at college through a lens primarily derived from superlatives could be said to be the root of many of higher education's fundamental problems. We at Authority encourage you to read our more focused pages on individual topics and read a couple of our helpful background articles on important things to think about as you continue your college search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Apparel and textiles is the 123rd most popular degree in America, with 2,638 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #124 [Construction Management](/rankings/best-colleges-for-construction-management), and narrowly lost to #122 [Dance](/rankings/best-colleges-for-dance).

 The degree is offered at a total of 83 colleges across the nation, and is the 194th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 5% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 87% of colleges offering apparel and textiles are public making it a very accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most apparel and textiles graduates, largely led by [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [Academy of Art University](/colleges/academy-of-art-university) and [California State Polytechnic University-Pomona](/colleges/california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more apparel and textiles graduates than [College of Alameda](/colleges/college-of-alameda), which graduated 150 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study apparel and textiles). More students studied apparel and textiles as a percentage of total students at [Academy of Art University](/colleges/academy-of-art-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Apparel and textiles is the 295th most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $24,313 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #296, [Drawing](rankings/best-colleges-for-drawing), with a median cost of $24,144).

 The Mid East has the most expensive colleges with top of the line apparel and textiles programs led by [Delaware State University](/colleges/delaware-state-university) with an annual cost of $16,074. The most expensive state for apparel and textiles is Rhode Island led by [University of Rhode Island](/colleges/university-of-rhode-island) and [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 69.06% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 25.5% less than your average private school. So be sure to look into public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most expensive option in the top 25 is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university), which is the 23rd most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho). It costs just $4,208 per year, but it's its apparel and textiles program is ranked #60. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable college, [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college)  could be for you, ranked #11 with an in-state cost of just $8,038. Another more affordable choice would be #24, [Georgia Southern University](/colleges/georgia-southern-university) in Bulloch County, GA with a cost of $4,371 for in-state students and $15,426 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Enrolling in college is a huge investment for most undergraduates. It's critical to have confidence you increase your earning power. We aim for the following job placement and income facts to guide you in making an informed decision when selecting your major.

 The average Apparel and Textiles student draws a first year salary of $36,999 per annum (close to national median 53rd percentile). With experience in their professions, they can take home up to $95,200 per year to as little as $28,044, but average near $50,762. Just so you know, that's 31% over the United States average.

 The most popular work title for an Apparel and Textiles graduate is Sales Specialist, which ordinarily earn near $32,000; next are Sales Assistant and Inside Sales Representative, which normally make more or less $24,000 and $26,000 respectively.

 The Great Lakes has the most well paid Apparel and Textiles graduates. IN has the best paid Apparel and Textiles alumni of any state. Big Ten Conference has the best paid Apparel and Textiles graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Apparel and Textiles: Median Professor Rating: 4.3 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Instructors oftentimes have a humongous influence your college experience, no matter what you study. A good teacher can provide inspiration and set one up for future success. Contrarily, a bad experience with a professor can turn you off of an entire field or even worse... fail you!

 Apparel and Textiles professors boast a median student rating of 4.3 out of 5, which puts them in 57th place in the US based on student satisfaction. For context that's 7.5% north of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Apparel and Textiles professors just edged-out those from ["Criminal Justice"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-criminal-justice), whereas ["Education"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-education)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Apparel and Textiles.

 Now for some statistics about Apparel and Textiles professors. Colleges located in remote rural areas tend to have the best Apparel and Textiles professors. The Southwestern Athletic Conference has the highest rated Apparel and Textiles professors. The Mid East region has the highest rated Apparel and Textiles professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Apparel and Textiles professors than private schools. Finally, Wyoming has the highest rated Apparel and Textiles professors in the United States.

 Ron Wilkinson, professor at [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo)&nbspin Provo, UT is the most popular Apparel and Textiles professor in America. Jay Michaels, professor at [CUNY Kingsborough Community College](/colleges/cuny-kingsborough-community-college)&nbspin Brooklyn, NY is the highest rated Apparel and Textiles professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Learn which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is a fabulously influential time of one's life; it's a time for personal progress and expansion. Scholars start to discover what they are capable of and develop many of the required skills to be a flourishing member of society. But growth is not completely confined to the classroom - the conversations which one has with their classmates, the wild anecdote received from an old instructor, the exposure to a different worldview. As such, a diverse campus greatly enriches what you gain from your time spent in college.

 Apparel and Textiles is a slightly more ethnically diverse focus than average\*. 59% of the nation's Apparel and Textiles majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(13%), latino students (12%), and black students (11%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Hawaii at Manoa](/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa)&nbspin Honolulu, HI.

 Additionally, Apparel and Textiles very highly skews female, more so 94% of subjects. Nine tenths of students majoring in Apparel and Textiles identify as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis) in Davis, CA.

 Another substantial type of diversity is economic diversity. Apparel and Textiles ranks in the top 16% of focuses for income diversity. 27% of its students come from households with a sub $30,000 annual income, 16% are from homes with $48,000 to $75,000 annual incomes, and 26% grew up in households with $110,000 plus annual incomes. [Appalachian State University](/colleges/appalachian-state-university) has the most financially diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall HI is the most diverse state for Apparel and Textiles. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 6%
* Black: 11%
* Latino: 12%
* White: 59%
* Other: 13%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 10%
* Female: 90%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 27%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 70%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 3%


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2023 Apparel and Textiles Salary

There are about 9,379 students enrolled in Apparel and Textiles in the USA.

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