Bachelor’s Degrees in Materials Engineering
Education Levels of Materials Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,305 people earned their bachelor's degree in materials engineering. This earns it the #145 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in materials engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,305 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,205 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 772 |
| Basic Certificate | 77 |
| Graduate Certificate | 31 |
| Associate Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Materials Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in materials engineering is $74,110. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $66,927 to a high of $75,607.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in materials engineering is $47,407. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $47,407 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $47,407.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $564.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. About 64.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 845 |
| Women | 460 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of materials engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 181 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 |
| White | 694 |
| International Students | 122 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 92 |
Most Popular Materials Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 57 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in materials engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for materials engineering students seekinga bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Ohio State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,110.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UIUC. Of these students, 32% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign materials engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,110.
Virginia Tech is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Virginia Tech. About 34% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Virginia Tech materials engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,110.
The 4th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UF. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. University of Florida materials engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,110.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 40% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,110.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from U-M. About 41% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,110.
The 7th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Clemson. Of these students, 42% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,110.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Purdue. About 34% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in materials engineering at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 74,110.
Iowa State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Iowa State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,110.
The 10th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 28% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo materials engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,110.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UW Seattle. Of these students, 37% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus materials engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,110.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 39% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in materials engineering at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 74,110.
University of Connecticut is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UCONN. About 28% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in materials engineering at University of Connecticut make a median salary of 74,110.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 36% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe materials engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,110.
The 15th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UW - Madison. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in materials engineering at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 74,110.
Washington State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Wazzu. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in materials engineering at Washington State University make a median salary of 74,110.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UMCP. Of these students, 23% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in materials engineering at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 74,110.
The 18th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UCLA. About 41% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,110.
North Carolina State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from NC State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,110.
University of California - Davis comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UC Davis. Of these students, 38% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Davis materials engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,110.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to materials engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
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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