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
Apparel and Textiles bachelor's degree holders earn $34k in their first year. Median earnings reach $48k by year five.
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
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$51,775 · 5 yrs out
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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