U.S. median for this major: $58,046.
College Scorecard field of study; 19 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 30% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,750.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,816. College Scorecard.
CWU Apparel and Textiles: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Washington colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Apparel and Textiles nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses CWU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,846 | $52,478 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $13,942 | $61,763 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $16,022 | $70,977 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $21,682 | $96,051 | 3.8 years |
| $110k+ | $26,719 | $118,365 | 4.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (32% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Apparel and Textiles graduates 4 years after graduating ($65,815) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $25,596 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Apparel and Textiles at Washington colleges
Every Washington college we cover that reports Apparel and Textiles graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Washington University | $65,815 | $19,444 | $18,476 | 54% |
| 2 | Washington State University | $52,765 | $19,500 | $14,971 | 61% |
2 more Washington colleges offer Apparel and Textiles but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Apparel and Textiles graduates
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Marketing Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Interior Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at CWU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About CWU
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,580
- Full cost breakdown · all 113 majors · overview
Related majors at CWU
- Human Development and Family Studies$54,858
- Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences—
- Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences, Other—
CWU Apparel and Textiles questions
How much do CWU Apparel and Textiles graduates earn?
Apparel and Textiles graduates of Central Washington University earn a median $65,815 four years after graduating and $51,494 one year after. The U.S. median for Apparel and Textiles graduates across 56 colleges is $58,046.
How much debt do CWU Apparel and Textiles graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Apparel and Textiles graduates of Central Washington University is $19,444, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,750.
Where does CWU rank for Apparel and Textiles in Washington?
Of 2 Washington colleges reporting Apparel and Textiles graduate earnings, Central Washington University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Apparel and Textiles graduates get?
A common career is market research analysts and marketing specialists, with a median wage of $95,120 in Washington and $78,760 nationally. Others include marketing managers and interior designers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Central Washington University Apparel and Textiles: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-washington-university/majors/apparel-and-textiles (College Scorecard and BLS data).