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Apparel and Textiles at Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
52 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,329/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (133,800 openings/yr)
ROI 11.9x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #18 of 53 Apparel and Textiles programs Top 50%

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 $612K $599K $545K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.2x 11.9x 10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.5x 4.4x 4.0x
Probability of Field Employment 54% 48% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 53 52 52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,144
Out-of-state: $135,776 (4.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$95,588
-91% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,650
68% growth from Year 1

About Auburn University

Auburn University's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 25,732 in Auburn, AL.

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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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Compare & Explore

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Apparel and Textiles at Other Schools

Central Washington University ($51,494) Utah State University ($51,221) Indiana University-Bloomington ($50,264) University of Delaware ($47,760) University of Northern Iowa ($44,647) Florida State University ($41,130) University of Arkansas ($40,948) Fashion Institute of Technology ($40,463)

Other Majors at Auburn University

Chemical Engineering ($82,217) Computer Engineering ($80,067) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($78,680) Architectural Engineering ($77,115) Mechanical Engineering ($74,005) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($72,440) Industrial Engineering ($71,063) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($68,607)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Apparel and Textiles at Auburn University?
A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Apparel and Textiles field.
Will AI replace Apparel and Textiles careers?
With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $544,993 in decade earnings vs $612,461 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →