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Master’s Degrees in General Materials Science

228 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in general materials science is offered at 33 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 26 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 41.2% of general materials science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Materials Science Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 228 people earned their master's degree in general materials science. This earns it the #341 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general materials science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 228
Doctor’s Degree 189
Graduate Certificate 10

Earnings of General Materials Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general materials science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in general materials science. About 72.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 165
Women 63
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general materials science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 24
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 71
International Students 94
Other Races/Ethnicities 13
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There are 33 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general materials science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
38 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carnegie Mellon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in general materials science from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 15% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
30 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 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, 30 people received their master's degree in general materials science from UC Berkeley. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

30 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in general materials science from Columbia. Of these students, 21% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general materials science. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in general materials science from University at Buffalo. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general materials science. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in general materials science from RIT. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

12 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Missouri State University - Springfield. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in general materials science from Missouri State.

#7

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
9 Yearly Graduations
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stevens Institute of Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,408 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in general materials science from Stevens.

#7

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
9 Yearly Graduations

University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general materials science. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in general materials science from USC.

#9

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,888 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in general materials science from University of Rochester. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general materials science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in general materials science from Wayne State. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duke University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general materials science. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in general materials science from Duke. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
6 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Riverside. Roughly 26,400 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, 6 people received their master's degree in general materials science from UCR. About 27% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Catholic University of America. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in general materials science from CUA. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
5 Yearly Graduations

University of Delaware comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in general materials science from UD.

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in general materials science from Michigan State.

#16

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
4 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Pittsburg State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general materials science. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in general materials science from Pitt State.

#16

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
4 Yearly Graduations

The 16th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in general materials science from DU.

#16

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
4 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general materials science. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in general materials science from Oregon State. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
4 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general materials science. Roughly 26,100 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, 4 people received their master's degree in general materials science from UCSB. About 13% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general materials science. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in general materials science from UNM. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general materials science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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