# Missouri State University-Springfield: Apparel and Textiles (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 19.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/apparel-and-textiles

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,703
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,347 (U.S. median for this major: $58,046 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,750)
- Rank in MO: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,699

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,347 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 4.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Apparel and Textiles at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $63,723 | $25,000 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $54,347 | $27,000 | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $57,280 Springfield, MO, $70,140 MO, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage $120,310 Springfield, MO, $130,550 MO, $166,790 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.9% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage $52,090 Springfield, MO, $59,610 MO, $67,190 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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