Compare 11 Textile Science. programs in the West. Average earnings: $42,276.
The highest-earning Textile Science program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $34K earnings gap across 11 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
San Francisco State University's Textile Science program leads with graduates earning $60,278—well above the $42,276 average across Western programs. Utah State follows at $51,221, while Colorado State reaches $49,128. These outcomes reflect program strength, not overall school rankings.
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 post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.26.
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 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $51,221 | 27 | $14,340 | Excellent | $13,923 | Manageable |
| #3 | $49,128 | 79 | $20,000 | Good | $36,000 | High | |
| #4 | $46,542 | 58 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | |
| #5 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $45,419 | 13 | $21,221 | Manageable | $28,923 | High |
| #6 | $42,110 | 93 | $16,000 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $41,565 | 16 | $13,000 | Good | $25,733 | High | |
| #8 | $36,042 | 21 | $19,500 | Challenging | $22,000 | High | |
| #9 | University Of IdahoPublic | $33,886 | 11 | $21,982 | High | $21,162 | High |
| #10 | $32,494 | 21 | $18,500 | High | $30,988 | High | |
| #11 | $26,353 | 9 | $17,095 | High | $10,166 | 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 →
