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Materials Sciences at University of California-Riverside

Materials Sciences at University of California-Riverside

If you are interested in studying Materials Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Riverside. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Riverside sits in Riverside, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 materials sciences degrees were granted at University of California-Riverside.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Riverside

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) studied exclusively online and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Materials Sciences Rankings at University of California-Riverside

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Riverside’s Materials Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #1 of 3
Best Value Far Western (Region) #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 3
Best Value Nationwide #3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #9 of 11

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #1 of 3
Best Value Far Western (Region) #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 3
Best Value Nationwide #3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #9 of 11

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Materials Sciences graduates at University of California-Riverside, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Materials Sciences graduates at University of California-Riverside are 38% women (5) and 62% men (8).

Materials Sciences Master’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 1 master’s materials sciences graduates at University of California-Riverside, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

University of California-Riverside gender breakdown of Materials Sciences Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Materials Sciences majors at University of California-Riverside

Materials Sciences Doctoral Program at University of California-Riverside

Among the 12 doctoral materials sciences degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).

University of California-Riverside gender breakdown of Materials Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Materials Sciences majors at University of California-Riverside

Minority students account for 25% of Materials Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, above 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 Sciences Concentrations at University of California-Riverside

The Materials Sciences program at University of California-Riverside breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Materials Science 13

Top-Paying Careers for Materials Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Materials Sciences program at University of California-Riverside pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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

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