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2024 Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

10 Colleges in the Plains States Region
329 Textile Studies Degrees Awarded
$37,057 Avg Early-Career Salary
Textile & Apparel Studies isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #161 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of textile & apparel studies. Combined, these schools handed out 329 degrees in textile & apparel studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Textile & Apparel Studies School

Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region The textile studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Textile & Apparel Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Textile & Apparel Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Textile & Apparel Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Textile Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Textile Studies
Master's Degrees in Textile Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Textile Studies

The textile studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in the Plains States Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Textile & Apparel Studies in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the textile studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Textile Studies

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
145 Textile Studies Degrees Awarded
13.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a degree in textile & apparel studies. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 145 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available. Textile & Apparel Studies degree recipients from Iowa State University receive an earnings boost of around $4,624 above the typical income of textile & apparel studies majors.

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It's difficult to beat North Dakota State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in textile & apparel studies. North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Fargo. This university ranks 2nd out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were approximately 27 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent year we have data available. Textile & Apparel Studies degree recipients from North Dakota State University - Main Campus get an earnings boost of approximately $2,079 over the typical earnings of textile & apparel studies majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Textile Studies Degrees Awarded
$32,588 Median Starting Salary

University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in textile & apparel studies. UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 33 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, textile studies degree recipients typically make about $32,588 at the beginning of their careers.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
21.1% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in textile & apparel studies needs to look into Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Minneapolis. This college ranks 39th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 19 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,695 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 12 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, textile studies degree recipients generally make about $38,695 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Textile Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,025 Median Starting Salary

K -State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Manhattan. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 32 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the textile studies program report average early career earnings of $38,025.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Textile Studies Degrees Awarded
2.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 40 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the textile studies program make around $30,957 in the first couple years of working.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IA

Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent year we have data available.

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9

South Dakota State is a large public university located in the town of Brookings. This university ranks 1st out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were roughly 9 textile & apparel studies students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the textile studies program report average early career earnings of $36,287.

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Fontbonne University crest
Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO

Fontbonne University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. This university ranks 26th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

Graduates who receive their degree from the textile studies program earn an average of $37,629 in their early career salary.

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Best Textile & Apparel Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best textile & apparel studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 26
Missouri 283 41
Kansas 266 32
Iowa 264 154
Nebraska 238 32
North Dakota 210 27
South Dakota 204 9

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One of 8 majors within the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences area of study, Textile & Apparel Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Textile Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Apparel & Textiles 294
Apparel & Textile Manufacture 19
Apparel & Textile Marketing Management 16

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies 1,743
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 359
Family & Consumer Economics 348
General Family & Consumer Sciences 201
Housing 68
Human Sciences Business Services 26
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) 13

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