Materials Sciences at Vanderbilt University
If you are interested in studying Materials Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 materials sciences degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University.
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Studying Online at Vanderbilt University
Distance learning is available at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Materials Sciences graduates at Vanderbilt University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Materials Sciences graduates at Vanderbilt University are 25% women (1) and 75% men (3).
Materials Sciences Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 4 doctoral materials sciences degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Materials Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, 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 Vanderbilt University
The Materials Sciences program at Vanderbilt University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Science | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Materials Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Materials Sciences program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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.