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Master’s Degrees in Materials Sciences

270 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 39 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in materials science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 51.5% of materials science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Materials Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 270 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 270
Doctor’s Degree 144
Graduate Certificate 34

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 64.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 173
Women 97
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The racial-ethnic distribution of materials science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 73
International Students 139
Other Races/Ethnicities 3
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There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in materials science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
38 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The materials science program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
30 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at UC Berkeley. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

30 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in materials science from Columbia. About 27% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The materials science program at University at Buffalo awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 30% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at RIT. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Missouri State. About 17% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women

University of Southern California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in materials science from USC.

9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in materials science from William Paterson University. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women

Stevens Institute of Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Stevens.

#10

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in materials science from University of Rochester. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Duke. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#11

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
43% 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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Wayne State.

#13

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at UCR. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
6 Yearly Graduations
50% 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. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at UPR Mayaguez. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The materials science program at Michigan State University awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in materials science from CUA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#15

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

University of Delaware comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in materials science from UD.

#15

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The materials science program at University of Arkansas awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Pittsburg State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Pitt State.

#19

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

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

The 19th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at UNM. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chemistry 8,488
Physics 1,949
Geological & Earth Sciences 1,663
Atmospheric Sciences 213
Astronomy & Astrophysics 187

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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