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. Also, learn how UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in textile studies.
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UD was ranked #7 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for textile studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 7 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
Textile Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,760 a year. 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 UD, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $81,669 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 UD is $933 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about UD tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 1% of textile studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 99% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 20 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.