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.
Leading the list is University Of Northern Iowa, our #1 for apparel textile studies graduate salaries in the The Plains States Region. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. Early-career apparel textile studies graduates from University Of Northern Iowa make a median of around $58,815 per year.
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying apparel textile studies schools. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Apparel Textile Studies graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of about $54,262 a year early in their careers.
Iowa State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying apparel textile studies schools. Iowa State University is a public school located in the city of Ames. Apparel Textile Studies graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of about $50,823 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Missouri State University Springfield earned it the #4 place for apparel textile studies. Missouri State University Springfield is a public school located in the city of Springfield. After graduating, apparel textile studies degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield typically earn about $55,259 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned it the #5 place for apparel textile studies. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Early-career apparel textile studies graduates from University Of Nebraska Lincoln make a median of around $51,456 per year.
Kansas State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for apparel textile studies. Kansas State University is a public school located in the city of Manhattan. Apparel Textile Studies graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of about $37,529 a year early in their careers.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #7 spot for apparel textile studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Early-career apparel textile studies graduates from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities make a median of around $33,502 per year.
The ranking above is published 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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