Best Apparel and Textiles Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$231,399
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,562
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fashion Institute of Technology
Grad rate: 83.3% |
NY | -$118,304 | $39,868 | $29,732 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Grad rate: 71.0% |
CA | -$344,495 | $31,406 | $53,393 | $19,133 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Apparel and Textiles Degrees by State
Browse Apparel and Textiles programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.