Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in textile & apparel studies.
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ECU holds a strong position among schools offering textile & apparel studies. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in textile & apparel studies.
Textile & Apparel Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU earn a median of $46,015 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ECU, textile & apparel studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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Among recent graduates, 5% of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s in textile & apparel studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the textile & apparel studies majors at East Carolina University.
This textile & apparel studies program at ECU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 40 |
ECU conferred 40 completions in apparel and textiles, general recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).