Employment Outlook (MAT)
As you enter college and try to decide which degree matches your interest, always think ahead about career opportunities and positions available. With a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles, you will have the opportunity to integrate concepts, philosophies, and components which are applicable to various careers such as:
- Retail Store Manager
- Planning Manager
- Brand Manager
- Fashion Buyer
- Stylist
- Small Business Owner
- District/Regional Store Manger
- Product Management
- Visual Merchandiser
- Marketing
- Fashion Forecaster
- Quality Assurance Manager in Textiles
- Public Relations
- Showroom Manager
- Brand Representative
- Fashion Coordinator/Director
- Loss Prevention
Average Salaries for Popular MAT Jobs
- Purchasing Managers: 2022 Median Pay: $75,120
- Sales Manager: 2022 Median Pay: $130,600
- Management Analysts: 2022 Median Pay: $95,290
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022, Occupational Outlook Handbook, www.bls.gov/ooh/