Compare 19 Textile Science. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $42,666.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Textile Science tells a different story. Across 19 programs, earnings range from $27,862 to $60,013—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Indiana University-Bloomington's Textile Science program leads with graduates earning $60,013, well above the $42,666 regional average. Northern Illinois University follows at $50,572, while Ohio State produces graduates earning $50,521—demonstrating that program-specific outcomes matter more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Indiana University-Bloomington graduates borrow $19,509 and face just a 7.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33, graduates can clear their student debt with about 4 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $60,013
Strong outcomes with 80% acceptance rate
7.1% payment burden | Excellent
21.0% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $60,013 | 88 | $19,509 | Excellent | $32,850 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $50,572 | 13 | $22,162 | Good | $19,508 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $50,521 | 78 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $48,648 | 119 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #5 | $48,095 | 16 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $46,673 | 14 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | High | |
| #7 | $45,525 | 39 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $45,155 | 46 | $21,056 | Manageable | $23,508 | High | |
| #9 | $44,135 | 13 | $19,691 | Manageable | $17,670 | High | |
| #10 | $43,742 | 31 | $21,000 | Manageable | $25,798 | High | |
| #11 | $43,249 | 15 | $19,500 | Manageable | $25,729 | High | |
| #12 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $42,656 | 13 | $24,000 | Manageable | $17,049 | High |
| #13 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $39,729 | 58 | $21,250 | Manageable | $27,283 | High |
| #14 | $37,111 | 26 | $20,482 | Challenging | $28,767 | High | |
| #15 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $37,005 | 79 | $21,250 | Challenging | $16,378 | High |
| #16 | $35,768 | 22 | $23,000 | Challenging | $11,000 | High | |
| #17 | $32,529 | 6 | $23,250 | High | $18,000 | High | |
| #18 | $31,670 | 10 | $23,250 | High | $22,000 | High | |
| #19 | $27,862 | 15 | $21,543 | High | $19,500 | 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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