Cheapest Apparel and Textiles Colleges in Indiana

Indiana State University offers the most affordable Apparel and Textiles program in the state at just $12,188 net cost, while Indiana University-Bloomington graduates earn $45,249 annually despite higher program costs. The state's growing healthcare sector creates demand for technical textiles and medical apparel, particularly around major employers like Eli Lilly and Indiana University Health. Programs range from $12,188 to $21,318, with acceptance rates spanning 64% to 92% across five institutions.

Programs

$12,188 – $21,318

Net Price Range

$37,467

Avg. Program Earnings

54.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Apparel and Textiles Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana	$12,188	$9,992	41.1%	92.3%
2	Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, Indiana	$15,342	$11,790	81.2%	82.4%
3	Ball State University Muncie, Indiana	$15,898	$10,758	63.3%	69.0%
4	Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, Indiana	$19,086	$9,900
5	Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, Indiana	$21,318	$30,446	31.4%	64.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $16,564 earnings gap between the highest and lowest paying programs?

Indiana University-Bloomington graduates earn $45,249 compared to $29,685 from Indiana State University. The difference reflects Bloomington's stronger industry connections and its 81.2% graduation rate versus Indiana State's 41.1% completion rate.

How do public and private program costs compare in Indiana?

Public programs cost between $12,188 and $15,898 net, while private Indiana Institute of Technology charges $19,086 to $21,318. The private options show significantly lower graduation rates at 31.4% compared to public schools averaging around 62%.

Does the 21st Century Scholars program cover these textile programs?

Yes, qualifying Indiana students receive full tuition coverage at public universities through this program. This reduces costs at Indiana State to around $2,000 annually and Bloomington to approximately $1,500 beyond the scholarship coverage.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.