M.S. Textiles

Research and coursework to help you meet your career goals:

Our Master of Science in textiles degree builds a foundation for leadership and upper management positions in the textile industry, research and development, new product development and more.

Through this on-campus program, our students develop their potential for research, technical and analytical skills. They receive one-on-one graduate research mentoring.

The M.S. textiles degree requires 36 hours of coursework. Students must also complete a thesis and typically choose to focus in the areas of fashion and textile design, retail and brand management, textile technology or brand management. Many students also choose to pursue a doctoral degree after graduating from this program.

A flexibility in coursework and program length means that our M.S. Textiles program adjusts to fit your life – not the other way around. While our M.S. textiles typically takes two years to complete for students not enrolled in our Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s program, students can take up to six years if they would like to lighten their course load.

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Fall Applications
March 1: Deadline for internationals and priority deadline for U.S. citizens
June 25: Deadline for U.S. citizens

Spring Applications
July 15: Deadline for internationals and priority deadline for U.S. citizens
Nov. 25: Deadline for U.S. citizens

We strongly recommend all students apply before March 1 for fall admission.

Please be advised that many funding decisions are made during March and April. While the formal deadline for U.S. citizens is June 25, you are advised to apply early to be eligible for available funding

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