Materials Engineering at Ohio State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Materials Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio State University-Main Campus sits in Columbus, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 materials engineering degrees were awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Of 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Materials Engineering Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Materials Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #31 of 59 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #31 of 59 |
Earnings for Materials Engineering Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Materials Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,817 |
| 2 years | $71,015 |
| 3 years | $75,371 |
| 4 years | $79,484 |
| 5 years | $92,120 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Materials Engineering graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $79,484, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Materials Engineering graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus is $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Materials Engineering graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Materials Engineering graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 48% women (32) and 52% men (35).
Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 30 bachelor’s materials engineering degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 53% were women (16) and 47% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 37% of Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 33%.*
Materials Engineering Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 19 master’s materials engineering graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 42% were women (8) and 58% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Materials Engineering master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 24%.*
Materials Engineering Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 18 doctoral materials engineering graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 44% were women (8) and 56% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Materials Engineering Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
This Materials Engineering program at Ohio State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Engineering | 67 |
Top-Paying Careers for Materials Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Materials Engineering program at Ohio State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Materials Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Cost Estimators | $80,966 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Materials Engineers | $52,129 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.