Master’s Degrees in Materials Engineering
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Education Levels of Materials Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,090 master's degrees were awarded to materials engineering majors. This makes it the 109th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in materials engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,519 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,090 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 712 |
| Basic Certificate | 82 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Materials Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in materials engineering is $79,677. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $76,036 to a high of $83,319.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for materials engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in materials engineering. About 69.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 754 |
| Women | 336 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of materials engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 90 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 334 |
| International Students | 519 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 59 |
Most Popular Materials Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 93 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The materials engineering program at University of California - San Diego awarded 49 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The materials engineering program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 47 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The materials engineering program at Cornell University awarded 46 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Stanford University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Stanford. About 41% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UW Seattle. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
University of Pennsylvania is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to materials engineering majors at UPenn. About 30% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The materials engineering program at University of Southern California awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UF. About 45% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The materials engineering program at Boston University awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Northwestern. Of these students, 29% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The materials engineering program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 37% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to materials engineering majors at WPI. About 37% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to materials engineering majors at UCLA. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from UC Irvine. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in materials engineering from Johns Hopkins. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. The materials engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to materials engineering majors at Texas A&M College Station. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials engineering. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to materials engineering majors at UIUC. About 30% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials engineering. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The materials engineering program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for materials engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to materials engineering majors at Penn State University Park. About 11% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to materials engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
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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