Master of Textiles

An advanced textiles degree tailored to your goals:

That’s what our Master of Textiles (M.T.) can offer you.

This non-thesis degree is geared towards professionals already in the industry looking to advance their career or learn new skills, or emerging professionals wishing to build a strong foundation from which they can launch a career.

Students graduate from our M.T. program prepared for a wide variety of roles in the textile industry, from leadership to research and development.

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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

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Master’s Student Mary Nease Brings “Feminist, Alternative” Point of View to Western Wear

Mary Nease puts a spin on her roots with her plus-size designs and approach to fashion at the Wilson College of Textiles.

Mary Nease stands in front of a row of spools of thread, which are organized by color.

One-on-one graduate research mentoring helps students develop their potential for technical and analytical skills. Research focus areas include: fashion and textile design, retail and brand management, textile technology, textile management.

A flexibility in coursework and program length means that our M.T. program adjusts to fit your life – not the other way around. The degree requires 30 hours of coursework that can be completed online, in-person or some combination of the two. Additionally, while our M.T. 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.

a graduate student using a digital printer

Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s

Earn your B.S. and M.S. in five years.

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Fry works with the weaving machine, which consists of multiple wooden frames guiding the fibers.

LOOM3D: Wilson College of Textiles Ph.D. Student Founds Sustainable Startup

Meet Jeanine Fry, a textile technology management Ph.D. student who went from costume designer and suit tailor to textile researcher and business owner.