General Materials Science Master’s Degrees
There are 52 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Materials Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 43.2% of General Materials Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Materials Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 624 degrees were awarded toGeneral 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 (this page) | 275 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 188 |
Earnings of General Materials Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Materials Science 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 General Materials Science students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 62.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 155 |
| Women | 95 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Materials Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 33.2% |
| Asian | 35 | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 108 | 43.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 43.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Materials Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Materials Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Materials Science students seeking a master's degree is University of California-Berkeley. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Materials Science. This school awarded 85 master'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 57 master'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 is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master'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 Arizona is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master'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 at Buffalo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master'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 Southern California is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master'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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Materials Science. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in General Materials Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master'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.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master'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.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for General Materials Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master'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.
Montana State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master'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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in General Materials Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Materials Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Materials Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Materials Science that also offer master’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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