Materials Engineering Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Materials Engineering Grads in Illinois
There are 16,640 people in the state and 492,550 people in the nation working in Materials Engineering jobs.
Wages for Materials Engineering Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Materials Engineering grad in the state is $129,314, compared to a typical salary of $127,150 nationwide.
Most Popular Materials Engineering Programs in IL
There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer Materials Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,069 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 55% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Materials Engineering Careers in IL
Some of the careers Materials Engineering majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimators | 12% | $80,966 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9% | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 8% | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | -2% | $79,889 |
| Materials Engineers | -5% | $52,129 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Materials Engineering.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
| General Engineering | 13,411 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,939 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9,596 |
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