Materials Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Materials Sciences is offered at 58 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Materials Sciences.
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Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 650 students earned theirMaterials Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Materials Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 162 |
| Master’s Degree | 286 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 202 |
Earnings of Materials Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Materials Sciences of $78,243 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,216 |
| 4 years | $78,243 |
| 5 years | $89,182 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Materials Sciences majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Materials Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Materials Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Materials Sciences students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-Berkeley. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 90 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Dakota comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Materials Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Materials Science | 624 |
| Materials Chemistry | 16 |
| Materials Sciences, Other | 10 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Materials Sciences that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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