Major Overview for Textile Sciences and Engineering

Colleges Browse Majors Engineering Textile Sciences and Engineering

Overview for Textile Sciences and Engineering A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems to test and manufacture fibers and fiber products, both synthetic and natural; to develop new and improved fibers, textiles and their uses; and to the analysis of related engineering problems such as structural factors, molecular synthesis, chemical manufacturing, weaves, strength and stress, useful life, dyes, and applications to composite systems. Careers for Textile Sciences and Engineering Majors A major in Textile Sciences and Engineering is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Engineering Managers - $120,580 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary - $90,070 Engineers, All Other

Top 5 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Textile Sciences and Engineering among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC	129 (2.8%)
		Philadelphia University Philadelphia, PA	4 (0.7%)
		University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA	6 (0.5%)
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		Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA	12 (0.5%)
		Auburn University Main Campus Auburn University, AL	2 (0.1%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.