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Materials Sciences Schools in California

95 students earned Materials Science degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Materials Sciences is the 135th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors in California

Materials Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46

Gender Distribution

In California, a materials science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of materials science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 30.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 44.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Materials Sciences Grads in California

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Wages for Materials Sciences Jobs in California

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer materials science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

In their early career, UCR grads earn an average salary of $45,632. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,822.

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

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year.

Materials Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers materials science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Materials Scientists 14% $106,340
Chemistry Professors 12% $105,850
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Chemists 10% $79,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to materials science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Chemistry 607
Physics 483
Geological & Earth Sciences 339
Astronomy & Astrophysics 67
Atmospheric Sciences 36
General Physical Sciences 13
Other Physical Science 1

View all majors related to Materials Sciences

View Nationwide Materials Sciences Report

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