by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with textile studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of textile studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $36,345. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,287 for all textile studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all textile studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,856.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Illinois State University.
All of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in textile studies from Illinois State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 57 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 37 |
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