Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 112 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Materials Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 50.1% 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 | 1,194 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,182 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 727 |
Earnings of Materials Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Materials Engineering of $80,020 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 71.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 516 |
| Women | 211 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Materials Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 53 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 24 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 364 | 50.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Materials Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Materials Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Materials Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor'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.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 114 doctor'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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. This school awarded 113 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor'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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their doctor'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 Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 101 doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor'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.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. This school awarded 74 doctor'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 Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor'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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to 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 doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. This school awarded 59 doctor'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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Materials Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Materials Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 52 doctor'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.
Materials Engineering Concentrations
| 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 doctor’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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