Materials Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 58 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Materials Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 43.7% 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 (this page) | 286 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 202 |
Earnings of Materials Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Materials Sciences of $78,243 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Materials Sciences. About 62.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 164 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Materials Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 32.6% |
| Asian | 37 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 114 | 43.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 43.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Materials Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Materials Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Berkeley tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 111 master's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. 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 master's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees 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.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 9 master's degrees 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.
Montana State University is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Dakota is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees 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.
Materials Sciences Concentrations
| 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 master’s degrees.
| 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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