Doctor’s Degrees in General Materials Science
Education Levels of General Materials Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 198 people earned their doctor's degree in general materials science. This earns it the #130 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 | 258 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 198 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
Earnings of General Materials Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general materials science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general materials science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general materials science. About 65.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 129 |
| Women | 69 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general materials science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 73 |
| International Students | 88 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular General Materials Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general materials science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Carnegie Mellon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Carnegie Mellon. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general materials science. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from UCSB. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general materials science. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from UC Berkeley. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Delaware. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from UD. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from UCR. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general materials science. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Michigan State.
Norfolk State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general materials science. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,926 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,084 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Norfolk State. Of these students, 20% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general materials science. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. 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 doctor's degree in general materials science from UNM. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general materials science. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from University at Buffalo. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general materials science. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Vanderbilt. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
University of Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general materials science. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from University of Arizona.
University of Southern California is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general materials science. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from USC.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Columbia.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Oregon State. Of these students, 20% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Alabama is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general materials science. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from UA.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Florida State.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from UGA. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Montana Technological University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,113 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Montana Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general materials science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Materials Sciences | 6 |
| Materials Chemistry | 5 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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