by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in textile studies.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in textile studies from URI. This makes it the #8 most popular school for textile studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Textile Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from URI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,161 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 URI, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $55,562 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 URI is $594 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in textile studies from URI. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in textile studies from URI in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 102 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.