Bachelor’s Degrees in Materials Sciences
Education Levels of Materials Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 166 people earned their bachelor's degree in materials science. This makes it the 255th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in materials science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 279 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 209 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 166 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
| Basic Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Materials Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in materials science is $72,216. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $72,216 and the high is $72,216.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in materials science is $42,379. 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, $42,379 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $42,379.
The median monthly payment of a materials science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $504.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in materials science. About 71.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 48 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of materials science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 69 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Materials Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in materials science. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
The most popular school in the United States for materials science students seekinga bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in materials science from Penn State University Park. About 24% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,216.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials science. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in materials science from Carnegie Mellon. About 35% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,216.
University of California - Berkeley is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials science. Roughly 42,300 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, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in materials science from UC Berkeley. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in materials science at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 72,216.
The 4th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in materials science from University of Arizona. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,216.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in materials science. 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, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in materials science from UCLA. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,216.
The 6th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in materials science from UW - Eau Claire. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire materials science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,216.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in materials science from Columbia. About 29% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York materials science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,216.
Purdue University Fort Wayne comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,049 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in materials science from PFW. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in materials science at Purdue University Fort Wayne make a median salary of 72,216.
The 10th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Delaware. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in materials science from UD. Of these students, 44% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Delaware materials science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,216.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to materials science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 13,247 |
| Physics | 7,715 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5,022 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,035 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 828 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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