Apparel and Textiles at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in apparel and textiles earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Compares for Apparel and Textiles
All 57 colleges reporting apparel and textiles earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $94,967 | $90,389 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,520 | $83,165 | #2 | $50,264 |
| 3 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $76,595 | $76,136 | #3 | $47,760 |
| 4 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,686 | $70,785 | #8 | $51,221 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $71,922 | $73,124 | #6 | $37,245 |
| 6 | Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | $71,139 | $67,710 | #12 | $40,463 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $68,636 | $67,434 | #13 | — |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $66,256 | $70,705 | #9 | $41,827 |
| 9 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $66,255 | $75,021 | #4 | $34,315 |
| 10 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $65,815 | $60,536 | #26 | $51,494 |
| … | |||||
| 38 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $54,347 | $58,271 | #31 | $35,703 |
| 39 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $54,254 | $61,583 | #24 | $37,111 |
| 40 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $53,575 | $48,750 | #49 | $30,082 |
| 41 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $52,952 | $48,183 | #52 | $38,262 |
| 42 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $52,765 | $48,533 | #50 | $40,081 |
| 43 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $52,542 | $56,368 | #36 | — |
| 44 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $51,654 | $53,386 | #43 | $34,244 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona apparel and textiles graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,262 one year after graduating and $52,952 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for apparel and textiles?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for apparel and textiles graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is apparel and textiles at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for apparel and textiles ($57,640), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,600.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
