Below are the key facts about this program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU as a strong choice for textile & apparel studies, placing at #28 out of 54 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 28 of 54 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 3 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 15 |
The following degree levels are granted in textile & apparel studies at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in textile & apparel studies.
ECU is among the very best schools in the country for textile & apparel studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Textile & Apparel Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU earn a median of $46,015 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ECU, textile & apparel studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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Among recent graduates, 5% of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s in textile & apparel studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ECU granted 40 bachelor’s degrees in apparel and textiles, general in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).