Apparel and Textiles at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in apparel and textiles earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Michigan 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 |
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| 29 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $57,576 | $59,773 | #28 | $37,529 |
| 30 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $57,184 | $53,478 | #42 | $34,852 |
| 31 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $57,124 | $50,304 | #46 | $31,574 |
| 32 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $56,487 | $59,559 | #29 | — |
| 33 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $56,197 | $58,222 | #32 | $40,558 |
| 34 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $56,134 | $60,240 | #27 | $32,418 |
| 35 | Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA | $55,925 | $57,894 | #34 | $31,574 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University apparel and textiles graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,487 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for apparel and textiles?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for apparel and textiles graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is apparel and textiles at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for apparel and textiles ($57,640).
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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.