Materials Engineering at University of Virginia-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Materials Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 materials engineering degrees were granted at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Among 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Materials Engineering Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Materials Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 59 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 59 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Materials Engineering graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Materials Engineering graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus are 50% women (18) and 50% men (18).
Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 5 bachelor’s materials engineering graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, below the national average of 33%.*
Materials Engineering Master’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 13 master’s materials engineering degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 31% of Materials Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 24%.*
Materials Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 18 doctoral materials engineering graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 28% were women (5) and 72% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, higher 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 Virginia-Main Campus
The Materials Engineering program at University of Virginia-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Engineering | 36 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Materials Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Materials Engineering program at University of Virginia-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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.