Graduate Certificates in Materials Sciences
Education Levels of Materials Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 18 people earned their graduate certificate in materials science. This makes it the 181st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in materials science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 279 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 209 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 166 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
| Basic Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Materials Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for materials science majors with their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in materials science. About 61.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of materials science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Materials Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 6 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in materials science. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
University of Massachusetts Amherst tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for materials science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in materials science from UMass Amherst.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in materials science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in materials science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 1 people received their graduate certificate in materials science from Columbia. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to materials science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 97 |
| Physics | 56 |
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 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 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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