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 UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in textile studies.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Textile Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,016 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,945 for all textile studies students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Textile & Apparel Studies from UW - Madison in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 136 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.