Materials Sciences at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Materials Sciences, consider the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 3 materials sciences degrees were granted at Northwestern University.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Materials Sciences Rankings at Northwestern University
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern University’s Materials Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Materials Sciences graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Materials Sciences graduates at Northwestern University are 100% women (3) and 0% men (0).
Materials Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 3 bachelor’s materials sciences degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Materials Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Materials Sciences Concentrations at Northwestern University
The Materials Sciences program at Northwestern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Science | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Materials Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Materials Sciences program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Materials Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Materials Scientists | $101,265 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,509 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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