by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in textile studies.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 36 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in textile studies from NIU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 81 |
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