Materials Sciences Graduate Certificates
There are 58 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Materials Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 33.3% of Materials Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 650 students 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 | 162 |
| Master’s Degree | 286 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 202 |
Earnings of Materials Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Materials Sciences students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Materials Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 33.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 25.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 8.3% |
| International Students | 4 | 33.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 33.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Materials Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 68 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Materials Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Materials Sciences students seeking a graduate certificate is University of California-Berkeley. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 57 graduate certificates 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.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 46 graduate certificates 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.
University of Delaware comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 34 graduate certificates 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 27 graduate certificates in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 23 graduate certificates in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 22 graduate certificates 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.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 14 graduate certificates 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.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences here go on to 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 graduate certificates in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 8 graduate certificates 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.
University of South Dakota comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Materials Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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
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