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. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in textile studies.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of textile studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $35,189. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,287 for all textile studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 The University of Alabama.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of textile studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 251 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 221 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 168 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 99 |
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