by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with textile studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Textile Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,405 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,287 for all textile studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,856 for all textile studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in textile studies from Appalachian State in 2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 38 |
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