Master’s Degrees in Materials Engineering
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Education Levels of Materials Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,047 people earned their master's degree in materials engineering. This makes it the 109th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in materials engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,047 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 770 |
| Graduate Certificate | 34 |
Earnings of Materials Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in materials engineering is $79,677. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $76,036 to a high of $83,319.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in materials engineering is $20,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,500.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in materials engineering. About 64.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 672 |
| Women | 375 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of materials engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 113 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 418 |
| International Students | 363 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 59 |
Most Popular Materials Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 93 colleges that offer a master’s degree in materials engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for materials engineering students seekinga master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UCSD. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from U-M. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Cornell. Of these students, 47% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Stanford. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UW Seattle. Of these students, 37% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UPenn. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from USC. About 39% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UF. About 52% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Boston U. Of these students, 34% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Northwestern. About 38% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from ASU - Tempe. About 34% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UCLA. About 32% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from WPI. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UC Irvine. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 36% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 13% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Texas A&M College Station. About 16% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UIUC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Ohio State. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Penn State University Park. About 45% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Materials Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,047 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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