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. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in textile studies.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of textile studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA 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 UA, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $90,274 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,500 for all textile studies majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
Learn more about UA tuition and fees.
Of the 61 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in textile studies from UA in 2022, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 281 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 166 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 163 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.