Doctor’s Degrees in Materials Sciences
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Education Levels of Materials Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 144 doctor's degrees were awarded to materials science majors. 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 | 270 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 203 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 144 |
| Graduate Certificate | 34 |
| 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 71.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 103 |
| Women | 41 |
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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 40 |
| International Students | 73 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
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 $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The materials science program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from UCSB. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The materials science program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% 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 $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The materials science program at University of Delaware awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from UCR. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% 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 $7,875 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The materials science program at Michigan State University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #8 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 $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at 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 $5,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,820 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from Norfolk State.
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 $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. The materials science program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University 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 $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. The materials science program at Vanderbilt University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of South Dakota comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in materials science. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The materials science program at University of South Dakota awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at University at Buffalo.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The materials science program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The materials science program at University of Arizona awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 14th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The materials science program at University of Southern California awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Oregon State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in materials science from Stevens.
Central Michigan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in materials science. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Central Michigan.
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. The materials science program at University of Georgia awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% 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 | 2,721 |
| Physics | 1,752 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 734 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 170 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 125 |
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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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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