by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in textile studies.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Textile Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,816 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 WKU, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,856 for all textile studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the textile studies program at WKU is $257 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Western Kentucky University.
All of the 41 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in textile studies from WKU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 23 |
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