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Materials Processing and Manufacturing in California

Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools in California

510 students earned Materials Processing and Manufacturing degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Materials Processing and Manufacturing is the 75th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Majors in California

Materials Processing and Manufacturing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 228
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 105

Gender Distribution

In California, a materials processing and manufacturing major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of materials processing and manufacturing majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 19.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 36.1%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Materials Processing and Manufacturing Grads in California

There are 65,230 people in the state and 464,350 people in the nation working in materials processing and manufacturing jobs.

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Wages for Materials Processing and Manufacturing Jobs in California

Materials Processing and Manufacturing grads earn an average of $107,570 in the state and $96,930 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer materials processing and manufacturing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. A typical student attending UCSD will pay a net price of $15,069. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $10,851. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 57% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,550. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Caltech. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,293.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,018 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,450. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,370. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Materials Processing and Manufacturing Careers in CA

Some of the careers materials processing and manufacturing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Cost Estimators 16% $70,660
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Materials Engineers 6% $103,720

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