Doctor’s Degrees in Materials Sciences
Education Levels of Materials Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 209 people earned their doctor's degree in materials science. This earns it the #101 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for materials science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in materials science. About 65.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 137 |
| Women | 72 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of materials science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 74 |
| International Students | 98 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Materials Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in materials science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for materials science students seekinga doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from Carnegie Mellon. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in materials science. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from UCSB. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from UC Berkeley. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
University of Delaware is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in materials science. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from UD. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of California - Riverside is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in materials science. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from UCR. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arkansas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from UARK.
The 6th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from Michigan State.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in materials science. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from WUSTL.
The 8th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Norfolk State University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,926 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,084 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from Norfolk State. Of these students, 20% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from UNM. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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 $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from Vanderbilt. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
University of South Dakota comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from USD.
The 10th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from University at Buffalo. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from Columbia.
The 14th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from University of Arizona.
The 14th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from USC.
Oregon State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in materials science. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from Oregon State. Of these students, 20% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from UGA. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to materials science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,103 |
| Physics | 2,046 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 766 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 259 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 136 |
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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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