Materials Engineering at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you plan to study Materials Engineering, consider the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 materials engineering degrees were awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Of 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Materials Engineering Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Materials Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 59 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 59 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Materials Engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Materials Engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 34% women (13) and 66% men (25).
Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Among the 25 bachelor’s materials engineering degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 36% were women (9) and 64% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 33%.*
Materials Engineering Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Of the 2 master’s materials engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
Materials Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Among the 11 doctoral materials engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Minority students account for 9% of Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
This Materials Engineering program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Engineering | 38 |
Best-Paid Careers for Materials Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Materials Engineering program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Materials Engineering graduates, 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.