by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 32 U.S. colleges awarded 532 degrees and certificates in Apparel & Textile Marketing Management. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 54% of graduates. College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Apparel & Textile Marketing Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $36,627 one year after completing, rising to $58,326 after four years.
A major in Apparel & Textile Marketing Management covers Apparel And Textile Marketing Management. A Program That Focuses On Marketing Research And Management As Applied To The Products And Services Of The Apparel And Textile Industries. Includes Instruction In Applicable Principles Of Textile And Apparel Design And Manufacturing, Sales And Distribution Systems, Domestic And International Market Research, Profitability, Consumer Research, And The Design And Implementation Of Marketing Campaigns.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, apparel & textile marketing management is a popular field of study, with 532 degrees awarded annually. 32 colleges award apparel & textile marketing management degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 87.
By level, the 532 awards include 75 certificates, 104 associate degrees, 289 bachelor’s degrees and 63 master’s degrees.
Women earned 85% of apparel & textile marketing management degrees and certificates in the latest year (453 of 532). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (248) and Hispanic or Latino (133), and international students earned 36.
College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Apparel & Textile Marketing Management Schools ranking, including 4 for associate degrees and 6 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks apparel & textile marketing management schools within 6 states. In all, 32 colleges offer apparel & textile marketing management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Apparel & Textile Marketing Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common apparel & textile marketing management credential is the bachelor’s degree: 289 of the 532 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to apparel & textile marketing management call most for Critical Thinking, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of Sales and Marketing, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an apparel & textile marketing management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 75 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 104 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 289 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 63 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to apparel & textile marketing management, at 48.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 48.8% |
| Master’s degree | 20.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 6.6% |
| Some college courses | 5.1% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 4.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.1% |
| First professional degree | 1.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Apparel & Textile Marketing Management, with an average median salary of $102,755; the strongest outlook belongs to Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists, at 10.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Technical Marketing Specialist, Marketing Consultant, Social Media Specialist and Marketing Specialist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to apparel & textile marketing management, at 671,367.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 671,367 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | 465,393 | 2.6% |
| Marketing Managers | 259,371 | -4.4% |
| Search Marketing Strategists | 199,758 | 8.2% |
Apparel & Textile Marketing Management graduates earn a median $36,627 one year after completing their program, $58,326 after four years and $55,819 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,627 |
| 4 years | $58,326 |
| 5 years | $55,819 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to apparel & textile marketing management, with a median salary of $124,518.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Marketing Managers | $90,143 |
| Search Marketing Strategists | $85,177 |
Apparel & Textile Marketing Management has 5 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 2,166 degrees a year; the largest are Apparel and Textiles, General (1,846), Apparel and Textile Manufacture (244) and Fashion and Fabric Consultant (38). Browse all Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 1,846 |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 244 |
| Fashion and Fabric Consultant | 38 |
| Apparel and Textiles, Other | 34 |
| Textile Science | 4 |
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