Materials Sciences Schools in California
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Jobs for Materials Sciences Grads in California
116,120 people in the state and 686,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Materials Science.
Wages for Materials Sciences Jobs in California
Materials Science grads earn an average of $151,679 in the state and $129,980 nationwide.
Most Popular Materials Sciences Programs in CA
There are 6 colleges in California that offer Materials Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 9% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
Materials Sciences Careers in CA
Some of the careers Materials Science majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Analysts | 13% | $53,423 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 10% | $110,931 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9% | $101,277 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 9% | $132,227 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 8% | $89,263 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 7% | $69,509 |
| Chemists | 3% | $59,779 |
| Materials Scientists | 1% | $101,265 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 0% | $95,957 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 0% | $68,967 |
| Water Resource Specialists | 0% | $179,716 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | -2% | $79,889 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Materials Science.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,622 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2,661 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 1,341 |
| Other Physical Science | 422 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 39 |
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