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2027 Best Textile & Apparel Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
158 Textile & Apparel Studies Degrees Awarded
$40,017 Avg Early-Career Salary

Textile & Apparel Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their textile & apparel studies programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for textile & apparel studies students.

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Best Schools for Textile & Apparel Studies in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in textile & apparel studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Textile & Apparel Studies

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No school ranked higher than Fashion Institute Of Technology this year for textile & apparel studies. Located in the city of New York, Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 54 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the textile & apparel studies program make about $40,463 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in textile & apparel studies from Fashion Institute Of Technology

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in textile & apparel studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Costa Mesa. There were roughly 22 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the textile & apparel studies program make about $46,306 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree. Read more about the textile & apparel studies program at Orange Coast College

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Students looking for a strong textile & apparel studies program will find one at El Camino Community College District, which ranked #3. El Camino Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of Torrance. About 12 textile & apparel studies degrees were awarded at El Camino Community College District in the most recent year. More information about a degree in textile & apparel studies from El Camino Community College District

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Students looking for a strong textile & apparel studies program will find one at Santa Monica College, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Monica. Santa Monica College graduates 81% of students within six years. Santa Monica College awarded about 15 textile & apparel studies degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the textile & apparel studies program at Santa Monica College

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

A rank of #5 makes El Centro College one of the top schools for textile & apparel studies. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public university. About 19 textile & apparel studies degrees were awarded at El Centro College in the most recent year. Graduates of the textile & apparel studies program make about $41,295 in their early career. El Centro College graduates carry a median of $14,557 in student loans. More information about a degree in textile & apparel studies from El Centro College

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA

Fullerton College earned the #6 position for textile & apparel studies this year. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 13 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year. Read more about the textile & apparel studies program at Fullerton College

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Mt San Antonio College landed the #7 spot for textile & apparel studies this year. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. About 12 textile & apparel studies degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Graduates of the textile & apparel studies program make about $44,391 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in textile & apparel studies from Mt San Antonio College

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Academy Of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Academy Of Art University landed the #8 spot for textile & apparel studies this year. This moderately-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of San Francisco. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at Academy Of Art University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their textile & apparel studies degree from Academy Of Art University earn around $27,630 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Read more about the textile & apparel studies program at Academy Of Art University

Other Textile & Apparel Studies Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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