Compare 50 Textile Science. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $42,625. Top programs: $60,278+.
With top graduates earning $60,278, Textile Science stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $18K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
San Francisco State University's Textile Science program leads with graduates earning $60,278, followed by Indiana University-Bloomington at $60,013. The average across all 50 programs is $42,625, yet these regional programs demonstrate that strong outcomes don't require elite admissions—SFSU accepts 96% of applicants while delivering top earnings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. San Francisco State graduates borrow $15,371 and face just a 5.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $60K post-grad income, proving top programs can also be affordable.
Highest program earnings: $60,278
Strong outcomes with 96% acceptance
5.6% payment burden | Excellent
13.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $60,278 | 41 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $60,013 | 88 | $19,509 | Excellent | $32,850 | Challenging | |
| #3 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $57,004 | 84 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | Challenging |
| #4 | University Of DelawarePublic | $56,971 | 75 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #5 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $54,324 | 165 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #6 | $53,238 | 60 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $51,221 | 27 | $14,340 | Excellent | $13,923 | Manageable |
| #8 | $51,006 | 54 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $50,572 | 13 | $22,162 | Good | $19,508 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $50,521 | 78 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $49,691 | 114 | $25,148 | Manageable | $99,784 | High | |
| #12 | $49,128 | 79 | $20,000 | Good | $36,000 | High | |
| #13 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $48,648 | 119 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #14 | $48,095 | 16 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $46,673 | 14 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | High | |
| #16 | $46,542 | 58 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | |
| #17 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $46,150 | 88 | $21,000 | Manageable | $43,605 | High |
| #18 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $46,015 | 61 | $22,750 | Manageable | $19,710 | High |
| #19 | $45,525 | 39 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | Challenging | |
| #20 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $45,419 | 13 | $21,221 | Manageable | $28,923 | High |
| #21 | $45,155 | 46 | $21,056 | Manageable | $23,508 | High | |
| #22 | $44,135 | 13 | $19,691 | Manageable | $17,670 | High | |
| #23 | $43,877 | 60 | $22,750 | Manageable | $48,666 | High | |
| #24 | $43,742 | 31 | $21,000 | Manageable | $25,798 | High | |
| #25 | $43,249 | 15 | $19,500 | Manageable | $25,729 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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