Apparel and Textiles at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of Rhode Island graduates in apparel and textiles earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rhode Island 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 |
| 11 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $64,807 | $68,979 | #10 | $41,130 |
| 12 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $64,328 | $63,357 | #15 | $33,161 |
| 13 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $63,723 | $68,324 | #11 | $40,176 |
| 14 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $63,394 | $74,705 | #5 | $40,948 |
| 15 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $62,807 | $71,291 | #7 | $37,329 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rhode Island apparel and textiles graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,161 one year after graduating and $64,328 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rhode Island rank for apparel and textiles?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for apparel and textiles graduates, University of Rhode Island ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is apparel and textiles at University of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for apparel and textiles ($57,640), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,594.
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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.