Apparel and Textiles at Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Ohio University-Eastern's Apparel and Textiles program produces graduates who earn more than three-quarters of their peers nationally, with first-year earnings of $39,969 and solid growth to $45,155 by year four. At $24,750 in debt, graduates owe just over half their first-year salary—a manageable ratio that national data confirms is typical for this field. The moderate sample size suggests a steady, if small, pipeline of graduates entering the workforce.

Within Ohio, this program sits right at the state median for earnings, matching several other Ohio University campuses but trailing the flagship Columbus campus by about $2,000. That's worth noting if your child has options between campuses, though the difference isn't dramatic. The 13% earnings growth over four years indicates graduates are finding opportunities to advance rather than plateauing immediately.

For families considering this program, the key question is career goals. These earnings are respectable for fashion and textile careers but won't rival technical fields. However, the debt load is reasonable enough that graduates aren't financially hamstrung early in their careers. If your child is genuinely passionate about apparel and has a clear career path in mind—whether retail buying, textile production, or fashion merchandising—this program delivers solid preparation without excessive financial burden.