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Materials Sciences Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 136 students earned their Materials Science degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Materials Sciences is the 205th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors in California

Materials Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46
Bachelor’s Degree 41

Gender Distribution

In California, a materials science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of materials science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 26.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.6%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Materials Sciences Grads in California

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Wages for Materials Sciences Jobs in California

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer materials science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,496 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $11,822. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. 62% of the teachers are full time. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Materials Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers materials science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Materials Scientists 14% $106,340
Chemistry Professors 12% $105,850
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Chemists 10% $79,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to materials science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Chemistry 3,247
Physics 3,218
Geological & Earth Sciences 991
General Physical Sciences 362
Astronomy & Astrophysics 251
Atmospheric Sciences 82
Other Physical Science 15

View all majors related to Materials Sciences

View Nationwide Materials Sciences Report

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