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Materials Sciences at University at Buffalo

If you are interested in studying Materials Sciences, consider the program at University at Buffalo. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 materials sciences degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.

Online Class Availability at University at Buffalo

Distance learning is available at University at Buffalo. Of 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Materials Sciences Rankings at University at Buffalo

These rankings give you a sense of how University at Buffalo’s Materials Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 3
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#7 of 11

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 3
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#7 of 11

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Materials Sciences graduates at University at Buffalo, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Materials Sciences graduates at University at Buffalo are 38% women (6) and 62% men (10).

Materials Sciences Master’s Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 13 master’s materials sciences graduates at University at Buffalo, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Sciences master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	8

Minority students account for 15% of Materials Sciences master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, below the national average of 21%.*

Materials Sciences Doctoral Program at University at Buffalo

Of the 3 doctoral materials sciences degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Materials Sciences Concentrations at University at Buffalo

This Materials Sciences program at University at Buffalo offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Materials Science	16

Top-Paying Careers for Materials Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Materials Sciences program at University at Buffalo pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Materials Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Materials Scientists	$101,265
Remote Sensing Technicians	$99,834
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$95,957
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,509

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.