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General Materials Engineering in Illinois

General Materials Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for General Materials Engineering Grads in Illinois

There are 16,640 people in the state and 492,550 people in the nation working in Materials Processing and Manufacturing jobs.

General Materials Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for General Materials Engineering Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Materials Processing and Manufacturing grad in the state is $129,314, compared to a typical salary of $127,150 nationwide.

General Materials Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer Materials Processing and Manufacturing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Materials Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers Materials Processing and Manufacturing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Cost Estimators $80,966
Materials Engineers $52,129

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Materials Processing and Manufacturing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Mechanical Engineering 42,939
General Aeronautical Engineering 9,539
Construction Engineering 1,567
General Agricultural Engineering 1,090
General Manufacturing Engineering 900
Textile Sciences & Engineering 275
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 264
General Metallurgical Engineering 164

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View Nationwide General Materials Engineering Report

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