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Bachelor's Degree in General Materials Engineering

Bachelor’s Degrees in General Materials Engineering

1,305 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 57 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 36 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 9.3% of materials processing and manufacturing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,305 people earned their bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. This earns it the #192 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 processing and manufacturing 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 Processing and Manufacturing Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for materials processing and manufacturing students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in materials processing and manufacturing. About 64.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 845
Women 460
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The racial-ethnic distribution of materials processing and manufacturing 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
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There are 57 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in materials processing and manufacturing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

73 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for materials processing and manufacturing 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 processing and manufacturing from Ohio State. About 28% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

68 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for materials processing and manufacturing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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 processing and manufacturing from UIUC. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
66 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for materials processing and manufacturing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. 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 processing and manufacturing from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 34% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
61 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from UF. About 38% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

55 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from Georgia Tech. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#6

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
53 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for materials processing and manufacturing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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 processing and manufacturing from U-M. Of these students, 41% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
44 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for materials processing and manufacturing 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 processing and manufacturing from Clemson. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#7

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
44 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for materials processing and manufacturing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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 processing and manufacturing from Purdue. Of these students, 34% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
42 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from Iowa State. About 24% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

41 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 28% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

41 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from UW Seattle. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#12

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
39 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from UMN Twin Cities. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#13

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
38 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Connecticut is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from UCONN. Of these students, 28% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

37 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from ASU - Tempe. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#15

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
35 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from UW - Madison. About 38% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
35 Yearly Graduations
13% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for materials processing and manufacturing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington State University. 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 processing and manufacturing from Wazzu.

#17

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
34 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from UMCP. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

#18

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
33 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for materials processing and manufacturing 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 processing and manufacturing from UCLA. Of these students, 41% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
31 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from NC State. About 41% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
31 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials processing and manufacturing. 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 processing and manufacturing from UC Davis. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

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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