U.S. median for this major: $58,046.
College Scorecard field of study; 74 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 50% 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 $21,373. College Scorecard.
UNCG Apparel and Textiles: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 UNCG'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 | $7,305 | $31,850 | 1.8 years |
| $30–48k | $8,082 | $35,238 | 2.0 years |
| $48–75k | $11,605 | $50,598 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $16,979 | $74,028 | 4.1 years |
| $110k+ | $19,580 | $85,369 | 4.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (40% 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 ($51,510) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,994 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 North Carolina colleges
Every North Carolina 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 | Appalachian State University | $58,516 | $26,000 | $16,836 | 75% |
| 2 | East Carolina University | $56,134 | $26,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| 3 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $51,510 | $26,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
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 UNCG, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About UNCG
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 56% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,160
- Full cost breakdown · all 57 majors · overview
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UNCG Apparel and Textiles questions
How much do UNCG Apparel and Textiles graduates earn?
Apparel and Textiles graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn a median $51,510 four years after graduating and $40,059 one year after. The U.S. median for Apparel and Textiles graduates across 56 colleges is $58,046.
How much debt do UNCG Apparel and Textiles graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Apparel and Textiles graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $26,000, about 50% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,750.
Is UNCG a good school for Apparel and Textiles in North Carolina?
On pay, Apparel and Textiles graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn $51,510 four years out, $4,624 below the median for the same major across 3 North Carolina colleges ($56,134) and $6,536 below the U.S. median ($58,046). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does UNCG rank for Apparel and Textiles in North Carolina?
Of 3 North Carolina colleges reporting Apparel and Textiles graduate earnings, University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranks 3rd. The highest is Appalachian State University at $58,516.
What jobs do Apparel and Textiles graduates get?
A common career is market research analysts and marketing specialists, with a median wage of $74,060 in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area 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: “University of North Carolina at Greensboro Apparel and Textiles: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/majors/apparel-and-textiles (College Scorecard and BLS data).