Apparel and Textiles

Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL

CIP 19.09

$25,247Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,823Median earnings 4 years after
$28,119Median earnings 5 years after
$30,916Median federal debt
3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Apparel and Textiles at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $25,247 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,640 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,599–$75,931). Median debt is $30,916, about 122% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Apparel and Textiles (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Illinois State University
Normal
$37,111$19,375

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Apparel and Textiles graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?

The median salary is $25,247 one year after graduation and $28,119 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,916.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.