Materials Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 58 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Materials Sciences. This degree is more popular with male students, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.5% of Materials Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 650 people earned theirMaterials Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Materials Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 162 |
| Master’s Degree | 286 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 202 |
Earnings of Materials Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Materials Sciences of $78,243 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 | $72,216 |
| 4 years | $78,243 |
| 5 years | $89,182 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Materials Sciences. About 66.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 108 |
| Women | 54 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Materials Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 39.5% |
| Asian | 39 | 24.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 4.9% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 30 | 18.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Materials Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Materials Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Materials Sciences students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-Berkeley. This school awarded 111 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Dakota comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Materials Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Materials Science | 624 |
| Materials Chemistry | 16 |
| Materials Sciences, Other | 10 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Materials Sciences that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.