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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Textile & Apparel Studies (Income $30-$48k)

20 Ranked Colleges
169 Degrees Awarded
$26,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Textile & Apparel Studies is the 158th most popular major in the country with 3,436 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, textile and apparel studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,403 and had an average of $23,866 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 169 textile and apparel studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in textile and apparel studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great textile and apparel studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the textile and apparel studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree textile studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Textile & Apparel Studies (Income $30-$48k)

#1

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #1 spot on the list. IU Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 1 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington also made our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 3 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also took the #9 spot in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s textile studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia Textile & Apparel Studies Report

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Iowa State is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 3 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also took the #1 spot in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s textile studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also took the #12 spot in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Ball State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Ball State is a public institution located in Muncie, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree textile studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Ball State has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State University are $26,204, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ball State University Textile & Apparel Studies Report

#8

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. URI is a fairly large public school situated in Kingston, Rhode Island. It awarded 4 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

URI also took the #3 spot in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082.

Full University of Rhode Island Textile & Apparel Studies Report

#5 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 6 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

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#2 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 4 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL also made our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s textile studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree textile studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Colorado State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#19 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s textile studies degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #19 spot in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#15 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s textile studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree textile studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, K -State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#14 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 7 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree textile studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, UK has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Textile & Apparel Studies Report

#15

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Mississippi State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Mississippi State is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It awarded 3 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s textile studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree textile studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970.

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#17

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. Corvallis, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s textile studies degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121.

Full Oregon State University Textile & Apparel Studies Report

#18 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. OHIO Athens is a large school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 2 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree textile studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, OHIO Athens has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full OHIO Athens Textile & Apparel Studies Report

#20 in overall quality

University of Akron Main Campus came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s textile studies degrees to qualified students.

University of Akron Main Campus also made our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus are $15,217, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Akron Main Campus Textile & Apparel Studies Report

With a ranking of #20, Savannah College of Art and Design did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Textile Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. SCAD is a fairly large school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 78 masters’s textile studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree textile studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, SCAD has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Textile & Apparel Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCAD are $38,975, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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