by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 10 U.S. colleges awarded 100 degrees and certificates in Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 68% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $25,576 one year after completing, rising to $42,406 after four years.
A major in Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts explores Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts. A Program That Prepares Individuals Creatively And Technically To Express Emotions, Ideas, Or Inner Visions By Constructing Art Works From Woven Or Non-Woven Fabrics And Fibrous Materials. Includes Instruction In Weaving Techniques And Loom Operation; Non-Woven Techniques Such As Knitting, Coiling, Netting, And Crocheting; Quilting; Dyeing And Pigmentation; Printing And Other Finishing Techniques; Pattern Design; Tapestry; And Personal Style Development.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, fiber, textile & weaving arts is a widely-pursued major, with 100 degrees awarded annually. 10 colleges award fiber, textile & weaving arts degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 34.
By level, the 100 awards include 4 certificates, 2 associate degrees, 68 bachelor’s degrees and 14 master’s degrees.
Women earned 93% of fiber, textile & weaving arts degrees and certificates in the latest year (93 of 100). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (44) and Hispanic or Latino (13), and international students earned 15.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks fiber, textile & weaving arts schools within 4 states. In all, 10 colleges offer fiber, textile & weaving arts programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common fiber, textile & weaving arts credential is the bachelor’s degree: 68 of the 100 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to fiber, textile & weaving arts call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Fine Arts, Education and Training and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Originality and Written Comprehension.
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How long a fiber, textile & weaving arts degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 4 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 68 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 14 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to fiber, textile & weaving arts, at 36.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 36.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 22.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 7.3% |
| Some college courses | 4.9% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 4.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.0% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts, with an average median salary of $61,904; the strongest outlook belongs to Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, at 9.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Music Theory Teacher, Music Lecturer, Visual Arts Instructor and Dance Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to fiber, textile & weaving arts, at 1,074,154.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,074,154 | 9.1% |
| Craft Artists | 402,867 | 5.7% |
Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts graduates earn a median $25,576 one year after completing their program, $42,406 after four years and $41,309 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,576 |
| 4 years | $42,406 |
| 5 years | $41,309 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to fiber, textile & weaving arts is Craft Artists, with a median salary of $76,826.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts has 12 similar majors in the Visual & Performing Arts field, which together award 39,542 degrees a year; the largest are Art/Art Studies, General (19,675), Fine/Studio Arts, General (12,239) and Art History, Criticism and Conservation (3,681). Browse all Visual & Performing Arts majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | 19,675 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 12,239 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,681 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 804 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 802 |
| Jewelry Arts | 727 |
| Painting | 652 |
| Drawing | 371 |
| Sculpture | 239 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 175 |
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