Master’s Degrees in Materials Sciences
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Education Levels of Materials Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 252 people earned their master's degree in materials science. This earns it the #190 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 materials science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 252 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 209 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Materials Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for 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 materials science. About 72.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 182 |
| Women | 70 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of materials science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 80 |
| International Students | 98 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Materials Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in 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 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 materials science from Carnegie Mellon. About 17% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for 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 materials science from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 45% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for 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 materials science from Columbia. About 21% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in 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 materials science from University at Buffalo. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in 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 materials science from RIT. Of these students, 29% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for 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 materials science from Missouri State.
University of Southern California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in 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 materials science from USC.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in 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 materials science from Stevens.
William Paterson University of New Jersey is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,192 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,411 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in materials science from William Paterson University. About 20% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rochester comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. 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 materials science from University of Rochester. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Wayne State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in 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 materials science from Wayne State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Duke University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in 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 materials science from Duke. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. 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 materials science from UCR. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in materials science from UPR Mayaguez.
University of Arkansas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in materials science from UARK. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Delaware comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in 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 materials science from UD.
The 15th most popular school in the country for 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 materials science from CUA. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. 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 materials science from Michigan State.
The 19th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in materials science from University of Arizona.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in 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 materials science from UCSB. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Materials Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 228 | |
| 13 | |
| 11 |
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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.
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