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Apparel and Textiles at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,059/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 17.4x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #14 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	$532K	$528K	$491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.5x	17.4x	16.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.7x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,372

Out-of-state: $93,356 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,680

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,237

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,467

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $40,059 per year, Apparel and Textiles graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn slightly above the $35,960 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Apparel and Textiles programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Apparel and Textiles's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,237 represents roughly 8 months of the $40,059 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #14 of 53 Apparel and Textiles programs, University of North Carolina at Greensboro scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $40,059 to $53,467 over five years — a 33% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

With 90% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Greensboro prioritizes broad access, enrolling 13,848 students in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Apparel and Textiles at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

A score of 56/100 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 $490,798 in decade earnings vs $532,269 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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