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. We've also included details on how Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in textile studies.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 26 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in textile studies from Mississippi State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for textile studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Textile Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,352 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,945 for all textile studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $43,060 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 Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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All of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in textile studies from Mississippi State in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Mississippi 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 Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Of the 5 textile studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Mississippi State, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 55 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 1 |