Materials Science Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 157 students earned their Materials Science degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Materials Science is the 118th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Materials Science Majors in Pennsylvania

Materials Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	20
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	20

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a materials science major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of materials science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

• Asian: 9.6%
• Black or African American: 5.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
• White: 27.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 45.2%
• Other Races: 5.7%

Jobs for Materials Science Grads in Pennsylvania

Wages for Materials Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

Most Popular Materials Science Programs in PA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Materials Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers materials science majors go into include:

Job Title	PA Job Growth	PA Median Salary
Engineering Professors	12%	$98,010
Chemistry Professors	8%	$83,690
Architectural and Engineering Managers	7%	$143,610
Materials Scientists	5%	$100,920
Chemists	3%	$71,600

Related Majors in Pennsylvania

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to materials science.

Major	Annual Graduates in PA
Chemistry	229
Physics	196
Geological & Earth Sciences	59
Astronomy & Astrophysics	16
Atmospheric Sciences	15

View all majors related to Materials Science

View Nationwide Materials Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Per Henning under License

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