# University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Apparel and Textiles (bachelor's)

Lincoln, NE. IPEDS 181464, CIP 19.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/majors/apparel-and-textiles

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,244
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,654 (U.S. median for this major: $58,046 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,750)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,392

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,654 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,751 | $54,829 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,054 | $56,132 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $14,699 | $63,206 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,975 | $81,593 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $22,346 | $96,088 | 6.4 years |

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

## Apparel and Textiles at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $51,654 | $27,000 | $17,747 | 67% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $58,750 Lincoln, NE, $60,000 NE, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage $107,980 Lincoln, NE, $110,570 NE, $166,790 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.9% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage $68,640 Lincoln, NE, $64,870 NE, $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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