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Apparel and Textiles at Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,371/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #40 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	$521K	$518K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.7x	13.6x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,024

Out-of-state: $116,168 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$50,396

-33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,625

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $30,371/yr fall 16% below the $35,960 national median for Apparel and Textiles. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$30,371 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #40 out of 53 programs, Middle Tennessee State University's financial outcomes for Apparel and Textiles trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $30,371 to $48,625 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Middle Tennessee State University

With a 68% acceptance rate, Middle Tennessee State University is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 16,115 in Murfreesboro, TN.

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Top Career Paths

Marketing managers $161,030/yr

Materials scientists $104,160/yr

Fashion designers $80,690/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This program scores 40/100 — 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 Middle Tennessee State University?

Lower starting pay at Middle Tennessee 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 →