Apparel and Textiles at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in apparel and textiles earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Kentucky University 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 |
| … | |||||
| 47 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $48,441 | $51,694 | #44 | $29,177 |
| 48 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $46,737 | $49,279 | #48 | $26,490 |
| 49 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $46,129 | $55,969 | #38 | $31,352 |
| 50 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $45,420 | $51,429 | #45 | $36,635 |
| 51 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $45,225 | $49,403 | #47 | $30,371 |
| 52 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $45,043 | $46,629 | #53 | $28,911 |
| 53 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $45,035 | $48,314 | #51 | $29,578 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University apparel and textiles graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,635 one year after graduating and $45,420 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for apparel and textiles?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for apparel and textiles graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is apparel and textiles at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for apparel and textiles ($57,640), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.