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Apparel and Textiles at Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,578/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (133,800 openings/yr)

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 53 Apparel and Textiles programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Apparel and Textiles graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$552K	$545K	$504K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.8x	13.6x	12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,968

Out-of-state: $86,936 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,752

-22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,389

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,884

75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $29,578 per year, Apparel and Textiles graduates from Indiana State University earn below the $35,960 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 13.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,389 debt-to-$29,578 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #38 out of 53 programs, Indiana State University's financial outcomes for Apparel and Textiles trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,578 to $51,884 over five years (75% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Indiana State University

With 92% of applicants admitted, Indiana State University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 6,620 students in Terre Haute, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Marketing managers $161,030/yr

Materials scientists $104,160/yr

Fashion designers $80,690/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Indiana State University's Apparel and Textiles program score?

This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Apparel and Textiles. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Apparel and Textiles to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Apparel and Textiles careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Apparel and Textiles earnings lower at Indiana State University?

Lower starting pay at Indiana State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →