by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how IU Bloomington ranks in comparison to other schools with textile studies programs.
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IU Bloomington is in the top 10% of the country for textile studies. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 52 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 5 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of textile studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington is $50,264. This is higher than $36,945, which is the national median for all textile studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $76,285 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,500 for all textile studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the textile studies program at IU Bloomington is $547 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 74 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in textile studies from IU Bloomington in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
More about our data sources and methodologies.