Materials Sciences at University of Delaware
If you plan to study Materials Sciences, take a look at what University of Delaware. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Delaware is in Newark, DE.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 materials sciences graduations were recorded at University of Delaware.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Delaware
Distance learning is available at University of Delaware. Among 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Materials Sciences Rankings at University of Delaware
Rankings can help you compare University of Delaware’s Materials Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 11 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 11 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Materials Sciences graduates at University of Delaware, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Materials Sciences graduates at University of Delaware are 56% women (19) and 44% men (15).
Materials Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Delaware
Among the 15 bachelor’s materials sciences graduates at University of Delaware, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Delaware.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Materials Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Materials Sciences Master’s Program at University of Delaware
Of the 10 master’s materials sciences graduates at University of Delaware, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Delaware.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Materials Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Delaware
Among the 9 doctoral materials sciences degrees awarded at University of Delaware, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Delaware.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Materials Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Delaware, 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 Sciences Concentrations at University of Delaware
This Materials Sciences program at University of Delaware breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Science | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Materials Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Materials Sciences program at University of Delaware pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Materials Sciences majors, 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.