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Bachelor's-20% vs national median235 grads tracked

Apparel and Textiles at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 30th of 35 bachelor's programs in Apparel and Textiles by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,917
middle 50%: $25,070 – $44,971
Median · 5 years out
$48,362
middle 50%: $35,920 – $60,672
Median · 10 years out
$60,508
middle 50%: $42,371 – $89,616

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 Akron (The)'s bachelor's program in Apparel and Textiles earn a median $33,917 one year after graduating, rising to $60,508 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $60,337 for this field, ranking 30th 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?

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

Paid off in
8.7 yrs
≈ $10,335 total interest

Same major at other universities

South Dakota State University
$51,737 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$50,721 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Tech University
$50,539 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Manoa
$50,170 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$49,513 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$48,908 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$48,182 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$47,777 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$46,540 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$45,505 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$44,398 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Akron (The)

Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,783 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,772 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,152 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,091 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$100,614 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Certificate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,175 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,609 · 5 yrs out

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