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Apparel and Textiles at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,244/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #30 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	$531K	$527K	$490K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.1x	13.0x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.7x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,432

Out-of-state: $110,992 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,696

-72% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,456

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,244/yr, Apparel and Textiles graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln land near the $35,960 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.0x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$34,244 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #30 out of 53 programs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's financial outcomes for Apparel and Textiles trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $34,244 to $51,456 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Nebraska-Lincoln

With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Nebraska-Lincoln prioritizes broad access, enrolling 18,887 students in Lincoln, NE.

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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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Apparel and Textiles program score?

This program scores 45/100 — 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.

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