by our College Data Analytics Team
[Apparel Textile Studies](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/apparel-textile-studies/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a apparel textile studies degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying apparel textile studies schools.
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Below are the schools whose apparel textile studies graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying apparel textile studies schools in the Far Western Region. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school located in the city of Honolulu. Early-career apparel textile studies graduates from University Of Hawaii At Manoa make a median of around $53,246 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Central Washington University one of the highest-paying schools for apparel textile studies. Central Washington University is a public school located in the town of Ellensburg. Early-career apparel textile studies graduates from Central Washington University make a median of around $47,884 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Washington State University earned it the #3 place for apparel textile studies. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. Apparel Textile Studies graduates of Washington State University earn a median of about $57,364 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in apparel textile studies will find them at California State Polytechnic University Pomona, which ranked #4. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public school located in the suburb of Pomona. Students who complete the apparel textile studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,977.
Strong graduate earnings at San Francisco State University earned it the #5 place for apparel textile studies. Set in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a public institution. After graduating, apparel textile studies degree recipients from San Francisco State University typically earn about $65,412 annually.
Academy Of Art University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying apparel textile studies schools. Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy Of Art University is a private for-profit institution. Apparel Textile Studies graduates of Academy Of Art University earn a median of about $27,630 a year early in their careers.
California State University Sacramento came in at #7 for apparel textile studies graduate earnings this year. California State University Sacramento is a public school located in the city of Sacramento. Apparel Textile Studies graduates of California State University Sacramento earn a median of about $26,968 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their apparel textile studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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