# University of Kentucky: Apparel and Textiles (bachelor's)

Lexington, KY. IPEDS 157085, CIP 19.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-kentucky/majors/apparel-and-textiles

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,315
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,255 (U.S. median for this major: $58,046 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $24,750)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,209

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,255 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,182 | $51,895 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,119 | $51,627 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,313 | $69,493 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $21,192 | $90,278 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $26,781 | $114,087 | 3.5 years |

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

## Apparel and Textiles at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $66,255 | $23,000 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Western Kentucky University | $45,420 | $27,000 | $10,990 | 56% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $65,280 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $61,480 KY, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage $127,040 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $128,930 KY, $166,790 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.9% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage $60,200 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $59,240 KY, $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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