Apparel and Textiles
Family & Consumer Sciences
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,154 | $50,783 to $62,456 | 60 | 97% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2024 to 2034), about 133,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $76,950 | +6.7% | 87,200 |
| Marketing Managers | $161,030 | +6.6% | 34,300 |
| Interior Designers | $63,490 | +3.2% | 7,800 |
| Fashion Designers | $80,690 | +2% | 2,300 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $58,120 | -2.5% | 1,100 |
| Materials Scientists | $104,160 | +4.9% | 600 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.