BSc in Textile Design in Philadelphia United States | Thomas Jefferson University

The BS in Textile Design program transforms creative visions into polished, professional collections. Within our collaborative workshops, students merge artistic talent with cutting-edge technology to address modern global demands.
This program immerses you in hands-on textile courses covering fashion, interior, and performance applications - including weaving, knitting, printing, dyeing, and material innovation. Learn from practicing textile professionals: working artists, design leaders, published authors, and industry researchers. Guest experts further enrich your education through campus visits and real-world project collaborations.
Gain professional exposure through industry partnerships and prestigious design competitions. Expand your cultural perspective and technical abilities through study abroad opportunities in destinations like Scotland, Italy, or Japan. Our faculty's active industry connections create exceptional internship possibilities with major brands like Anthropologie Home, Lilly Pulitzer, and Free People - available as early as your third year.
Graduates enter the worldwide textile industry with significant advantages, qualifying for roles across all market segments - from global corporations to specialty design houses.
Alumni launch careers as: apparel print designers, technical knit developers, upholstery textile creators, and performance fabric specialists. Whether aiming for mass production or artisanal creation, Jefferson's program establishes your professional foundation. With textile education roots dating to 1884, our students consistently showcase work in major exhibitions, win top competitions, and attract industry collaboration requests. Here, you don't just earn a degree - you build professional credibility.