Students seeking a future position in the world of fashion might benefit from the pursuit of an education in textile. Skills like dyeing and weaving may come in handy when attempting to claim occupations such as knitting technician, leather craftworker, swimwear designer or pattern grader.

A master program may be offered in a variety of different fields, allowing students of almost any subject to enhance their knowledge and improve their credentials. This degree generally takes one to three years to obtain, although requirements may vary.