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Discover the World of Textiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Wilson College of Textiles offers unparalleled, hands-on education<\/strong> that prepares you to lead in the thriving global textile industry \u2014 or a diverse range of related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We harness our students\u2019 passion for apparel, engineering, fashion, chemistry, sustainability, change-making and more through a variety of programs across two departments: Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management<\/a> and Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science<\/a>. While other institutions offer individual programs in these areas, nothing can match the comprehensive education \u2014 and cutting-edge facilities \u2014 you\u2019ll find at our college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we offer is unique, which is why our students are sought out by employers<\/strong> like Adidas, the North Face, Patagonia or Tesla. Within six months of graduating, 96% of our students have either begun their career or enrolled in graduate education, including medical school.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Undergraduate<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

We offer five bachelor of science degrees to prepare you for careers in apparel, athletic companies, medicine and just about anything else.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Earn your master\u2019s degree or Ph.D. at one of the world\u2019s leading hubs for textiles education, research and innovation.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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High school students can discover the world of textiles through our high-tech, pre-college summer courses, delivered on NC State\u2019s campus.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

Get started in textiles \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Experience High-Impact Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With us, you\u2019ll have access to all the resources of North Carolina’s flagship public STEM university \u2014 and all the support of a small college with a singular focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our students receive one-on-one mentoring and guidance<\/strong> from award-winning faculty and caring staff. They learn alongside their peers in other programs and take advantage of our more than 200,000 square feet of teaching, research and collaborative spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all, textiles students put their education into practice through undergraduate and graduate research, internships with top companies<\/strong> in North Carolina and beyond, and international experiences in more than two dozen countries across six continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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93% First-Year Retention<\/h2>

As a small college with driven staff and faculty, we excel at keeping students engaged and on track.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

92% 6-Year Graduation Rate<\/h2>

Our students complete their degrees at a rate more than 30 percentage points above the national average.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Experience<\/h2>

Because our college is focused on the full scope of textiles \u2014 and closely tied to industry \u2014 you can expect a wealth of experiences you won\u2019t find at other universities, from senior design projects and fashion shows to globe-trotting study-abroad options and a collegewide commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n

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Start Your Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re already passionate about textiles, the Wilson College of Textiles is one of the best places on the planet to begin your career. And if you\u2019re new to the field, we\u2019d love for you to reach out and explore the possibilities with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of our graduates go on to successful careers in the multibillion-dollar textiles industry<\/strong> or the many fields and companies that depend upon textiles, from marketing and design firms to medical device manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, you’ll join an alumni network that\u2019s more than 10,000 strong \u2014 and a Wolfpack community that will be behind you for life.<\/p>\n\n\n

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