Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 112 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.2% of Materials Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Materials Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,129 students earned theirMaterials Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Materials Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,194 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,182 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 727 |
Earnings of Materials Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering of $80,020 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,307 |
| 4 years | $80,020 |
| 5 years | $89,395 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Materials Engineering students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 63.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 756 |
| Women | 438 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Materials Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 634 | 53.1% |
| Asian | 179 | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 70 | 5.9% |
| Race Unknown | 35 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 134 | 11.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Materials Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Materials Engineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. This school awarded 121 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 113 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering. This school awarded 113 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 101 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 83 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering. This school awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Materials Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Materials Engineering | 3,129 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Materials Engineering that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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