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Major Overview for Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts

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Overview for 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.

Careers for Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts Majors

A major in Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts

Top 15 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
29
(2.4%)
Moderately Selective$36,710
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
27
(0.8%)
Most Selective$46,691
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
22
(7.1%)
Highly Selective$40,470
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA
20
(3.8%)
Moderately Selective$35,726
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO
13
(10.7%)
Moderately Selective$36,554
Moore College of Art and Design
Philadelphia, PA
8
(7.5%)
Moderately Selective$38,062
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
8
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$18,236
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, OH
6
(5.5%)
$40,645
Massachusetts College of Art
Boston, MA
5
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$20,590
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$20,320
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.