Materials Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 58 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’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 | 162 |
| Master’s Degree | 286 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 202 |
Earnings of Materials Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Materials Sciences of $78,243 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Materials Sciences students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Materials Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Materials Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Berkeley tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Materials Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their doctor'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.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 90 doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 57 doctor'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.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 34 doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor'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.
University at Buffalo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 16 doctor'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.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 15 doctor'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor'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 California-Riverside comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 11 doctor'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.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor'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.
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 doctor’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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