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Materials Engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Materials Engineering, take a look at what University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 materials engineering degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) studied exclusively online and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Materials Engineering Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Rankings can help you compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Materials Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#26 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#38 of 60

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#26 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#38 of 60

Earnings for Materials Engineering Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Materials Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$60,883
2 years	$62,632
3 years	$74,282
4 years	$80,695
5 years	$89,696

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Materials Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report median earnings of $80,695, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Materials Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $21,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Materials Engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Materials Engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 27% women (12) and 73% men (33).

Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 25 bachelor’s materials engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 24% were women (6) and 76% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Materials Engineering Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 9 master’s materials engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 11% of Materials Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than the national average of 24%.*

Materials Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 11 doctoral materials engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 9% of Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below 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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Materials Engineering program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Materials Engineering	45

Best-Paid Careers for Materials Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Materials Engineering program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.