General Materials Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 52 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Materials Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 46.8% of General Materials Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Materials Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 624 students earned theirGeneral Materials Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Materials Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 161 |
| Master’s Degree | 275 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 188 |
Earnings of General Materials Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Materials Science of $78,243 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 65.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 123 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Materials Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 35.1% |
| Asian | 16 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 88 | 46.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 46.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Materials Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Materials Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Berkeley tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science 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 General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 57 doctor's degrees in General Materials Science 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Materials Science. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in General Materials Science 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 Delaware comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Materials Science. This school awarded 34 doctor's degrees in General Materials Science 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 General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in General Materials Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in General Materials Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in General Materials Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Materials Science here go on to 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 General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science 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 is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in General Materials Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Materials Science. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in General Materials Science 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 General Materials Science. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in General Materials Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Materials Science 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 General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Materials Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Materials Chemistry | 16 |
| Materials Sciences, Other | 10 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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