Compare 17 Textile Science. programs in the South. Average earnings: $42,206.
Textile Science programs produce graduates earning between $26,004 and $57,004—a $31K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 17 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Arkansas's Textile Science program leads with graduates earning $57,004, followed closely by University of Delaware at $56,971. The average across all programs is $42,206, yet these outcomes show that evaluating programs individually beats relying on school rankings—program-level factors drive the $31K earnings variation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Florida State University graduates borrow $18,000 and face just a 7.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, proving that top programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $57,004 | 84 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | Challenging |
| #2 | University Of DelawarePublic | $56,971 | 75 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #3 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $54,324 | 165 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | $51,006 | 54 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $49,691 | 114 | $25,148 | Manageable | $99,784 | High | |
| #6 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $46,150 | 88 | $21,000 | Manageable | $43,605 | High |
| #7 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $46,015 | 61 | $22,750 | Manageable | $19,710 | High |
| #8 | $43,877 | 60 | $22,750 | Manageable | $48,666 | High | |
| #9 | $42,607 | 76 | $22,858 | Manageable | $14,638 | High | |
| #10 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $41,502 | 54 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #11 | $38,773 | 22 | $20,000 | Manageable | $14,229 | High | |
| #12 | $38,381 | 22 | $20,231 | Manageable | $21,919 | High | |
| #13 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $35,872 | 47 | $24,500 | High | $16,398 | High |
| #14 | $31,386 | 51 | $23,250 | High | $16,000 | High | |
| #15 | $31,352 | 39 | $22,142 | High | $25,567 | High | |
| #16 | $26,585 | 35 | $22,095 | High | $18,310 | High | |
| #17 | $26,004 | 40 | $20,500 | High | $25,645 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
