by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with textile studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 28 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of textile studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $37,111. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,945 for all textile studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $45,076 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,500 for all textile studies majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in textile studies from Illinois State. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Illinois State does not offer an online option for its textile studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 58 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.