Apparel and Textile Manufacture

CIP 19.0902 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

18 total including inactive

States

Across 6 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Apparel and Textile Manufacture is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 6 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Puerto Rico and Michigan.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$67,670

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

Job Growth

-10.2%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,334

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $12,201, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 9 (12.3%)

Female: 64 (87.7%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 18 (24.7%)

Associate: 55 (75.3%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Artistic

Realistic

Social

creative expression and innovation; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Creative design
Artistic expression
Building things
Working with hands
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Time Management

♦ Speaking

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Helping others

♦ Creativity

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy creative expression and innovation; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Creative individuals who value originality
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.