Compare 50 Textile Science. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $54,490. Top programs: $94,967+.
With top graduates earning $95K, Textile Science stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $40K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 50 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, Cornell University's Textile Science program delivers $95K in median earnings—well above the $54K field average. But the more telling story is what follows: Indiana University-Bloomington (#2, $78K) and University of Delaware (#3, $77K), both accessible public universities, outpace dozens of more selective institutions. Admission rate and prestige simply don't predict outcomes here.
Cornell's Textile Science graduates borrow just $14K in student loans and face a 2.7% payment burden—an 'Excellent' GPS affordability rating, meaning loan payments are easily manageable against post-grad income. Indiana University-Bloomington also earns 'Excellent' status at 4.9%, delivering strong earnings with a net price of just $6K. The best programs here don't just pay well—they pay off fast.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $94,967 | 23 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Good |
| #2 | $77,520 | 74 | $19,509 | Excellent | $32,850 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of DelawarePublic | $76,595 | 77 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | $71,922 | 41 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $68,636 | 10 | $22,162 | Excellent | $19,508 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $66,256 | 91 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #7 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $66,255 | 51 | $22,500 | Excellent | $30,006 | Manageable |
| #8 | $65,815 | 15 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $64,807 | 95 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #10 | $64,328 | 64 | $22,250 | Excellent | $28,000 | Manageable | |
| #11 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $63,394 | 84 | $21,500 | Excellent | $28,086 | Challenging |
| #12 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $62,807 | 94 | $21,000 | Excellent | $43,605 | Challenging |
| #13 | $62,339 | 23 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $60,349 | 100 | $22,869 | Good | $25,950 | Challenging |
| #15 | $59,879 | 13 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $59,372 | 15 | $27,000 | Good | $57,691 | High | |
| #17 | $59,192 | 17 | $23,000 | Good | $11,000 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $58,647 | 17 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $58,516 | 26 | $20,231 | Excellent | $21,919 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $57,576 | 25 | $21,250 | Good | $27,283 | Challenging |
| #21 | $57,184 | 67 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $57,124 | 31 | $25,000 | Good | $20,284 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $56,197 | 15 | $23,199 | Good | $14,621 | Manageable | |
| #24 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $56,134 | 36 | $22,750 | Good | $19,710 | Challenging |
| #25 | $55,925 | 99 | $25,148 | Good | $99,784 | High |
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