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Bachelor's-5% vs national median806 grads tracked

Apparel and Textiles at University of Alabama

Ranked 17th of 35 bachelor's programs in Apparel and Textiles by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,303
middle 50%: $28,769 – $50,235
Median · 5 years out
$57,314
middle 50%: $42,254 – $75,484
Median · 10 years out
$67,715
middle 50%: $46,124 – $96,460

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Apparel and Textiles (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Alabama's bachelor's program in Apparel and Textiles earn a median $39,303 one year after graduating, rising to $67,715 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $60,337 for this field, ranking 17th of 35 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.4 yrs
≈ $8,602 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$60,908 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stout
$60,672 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$60,337 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$59,208 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$58,497 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Northern Illinois University
$55,746 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$55,033 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$54,180 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$51,775 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Alabama

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out

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