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. Also, learn how UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in textile studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for textile studies majors, UD came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
Textile Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,866 a year. This is higher than $36,287, which is the national median for all textile studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the textile studies program at UD is $933 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at University of Delaware.
Of the 66 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from UD in 2020-2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 21 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 7 |
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