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General Materials Science in California

General Materials Science Schools in California

174 students earned General Materials Science degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Materials Science is the 346th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Materials Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 67
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 67
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 67
Master’s Degree 66
Bachelor’s Degree 41

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 24.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 46.6%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for General Materials Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 34,990 people employed in jobs related to a general materials science degree, compared to 233,550 nationwide.

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Wages for General Materials Science Jobs in California

In this state, general materials science grads earn an average of $129,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 60% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

59% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UCSB will pay a net price of $15,482. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,637.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,306. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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General Materials Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers general materials science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Materials Scientists 14% $106,340
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

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