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 WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in textile studies.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for textile studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Textile Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,635 a year. This is less than $36,945, which is the national median of all textile studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the textile studies program at WKU is $257 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in textile studies from WKU. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 26 |
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