by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 285 degrees and certificates in Textile Sciences & Engineering. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 71% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Textile Sciences & Engineering Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $47,533 one year after completing, rising to $73,882 after four years.
Studying Textile Sciences & Engineering involves the study of Textile Sciences And Engineering. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Mathematical And Scientific Principles To The Design, Development And Operational Evaluation Of Systems To Test And Manufacture Fibers And Fiber Products, Both Synthetic And Natural; To Develop New And Improved Fibers, Textiles And Their Uses; And To The Analysis Of Related Engineering Problems Such As Structural Factors, Molecular Synthesis, Chemical Manufacturing, Weaves, Strength And Stress, Useful Life, Dyes, And Applications To Composite Systems.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, textile sciences & engineering draws strong interest, with 285 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award textile sciences & engineering degrees, an average of 95 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 270.
By level, the 285 awards include 1 associate degrees, 202 bachelor’s degrees, 50 master’s degrees and 32 doctorates.
Women earned 79% of textile sciences & engineering degrees and certificates in the latest year (226 of 285). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (164) and Asian (25), and international students earned 41.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Textile Sciences & Engineering Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees, 1 for master’s degrees and 1 for doctorates. It also ranks textile sciences & engineering schools within 1 state. In all, 3 colleges offer textile sciences & engineering programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Textile Sciences & Engineering Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common textile sciences & engineering credential is the bachelor’s degree: 202 of the 285 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to textile sciences & engineering call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long a textile sciences & engineering degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 202 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 50 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 32 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to textile sciences & engineering, at 40.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 40.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 17.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 12.8% |
| Master’s degree | 12.2% |
| Post-doctoral training | 12.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.3% |
| First professional degree | 1.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Textile Sciences & Engineering, with an average median salary of $80,640; the strongest outlook belongs to Architectural and Engineering Managers, at 9.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Refrigeration Engineering Teacher, Ship Design Teacher, Petroleum Engineering Teacher and Engineering Professor.
The occupation related to textile sciences & engineering with the most projected jobs is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,297,204.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,297,204 | -2.0% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 207,139 | 9.0% |
| Materials Engineers | 40,988 | -4.9% |
Textile Sciences & Engineering graduates earn a median $47,533 one year after completing their program, $73,882 after four years and $71,193 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,533 |
| 4 years | $73,882 |
| 5 years | $71,193 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to textile sciences & engineering, with a median salary of $101,277.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Materials Engineers | $52,129 |
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