# The University of Texas at Austin: Apparel and Textiles (bachelor's)

Austin, TX. IPEDS 228778, CIP 19.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/apparel-and-textiles

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,245
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,922 (U.S. median for this major: $58,046 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,812 (U.S. median $24,750)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,876

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,922 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,553 | $52,723 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 3.3 years |

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

## Apparel and Textiles at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $71,922 | $24,812 | $19,857 | 89% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $80,460 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $72,520 TX, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage $164,920 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $147,880 TX, $166,790 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.9% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage $78,390 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $65,160 TX, $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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