Doctor’s Degrees in General Materials Science
Education Levels of General Materials Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 198 people earned their doctor's degree in general materials science. This earns it the #130 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 general materials science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 258 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 198 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 164 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
| Basic Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of General Materials Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general materials science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general materials science. About 65.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 129 |
| Women | 69 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general 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 | 73 |
| International Students | 88 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular General Materials Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general materials science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Carnegie Mellon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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 general materials science from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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 general materials science from UCSB. About 55% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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 general materials science from UC Berkeley. About 32% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general 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 general materials science from UD. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general 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 general materials science from UCR. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general 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 general materials science from Michigan State.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general 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 general materials science from Norfolk State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general materials science. 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 general materials science from UNM. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general materials science. 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 general materials science from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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 general materials science from Vanderbilt. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general materials science. 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 general materials science from University of Arizona.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general 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 general materials science from USC.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general 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 general materials science from Columbia.
Oregon State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general 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 general materials science from Oregon State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from UA.
Florida State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Florida State.
University of Georgia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general 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 general materials science from UGA. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general materials science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Montana Technological University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,113 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general materials science from Montana Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general materials science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Materials Sciences | 6 |
| Materials Chemistry | 5 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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