Master’s Degrees in Materials Sciences
Education Levels of Materials Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 279 people earned their master's degree in materials science. This earns it the #190 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for materials science majors with their master'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 master's degrees in materials science. About 67.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 188 |
| Women | 91 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of materials science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 151 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Materials Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in 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 materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in materials science from Carnegie Mellon. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 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, 30 people received their master's degree in materials science from UC Berkeley. About 33% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in materials science from Columbia. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in materials science from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in materials science from RIT. Of these students, 47% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Missouri State University - Springfield. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in materials science from Missouri State.
University of Southern California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in materials science from USC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
William Paterson University of New Jersey is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in materials science from William Paterson University. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in materials science from Stevens. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Rochester comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in materials science from University of Rochester.
Duke University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in materials science from Duke. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in materials science from Wayne State. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. Roughly 26,400 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, 6 people received their master's degree in materials science from UCR.
The 13th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in materials science from UPR Mayaguez. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in materials science from Michigan State.
The 15th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Catholic University of America. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in materials science from CUA.
University of Delaware comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in materials science from UD.
University of Arkansas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in materials science. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in materials science from UARK.
Pittsburg State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,162 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in materials science from Pitt State.
The 19th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. 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 master's degree in materials science from UNM.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to materials science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,413 |
| Physics | 2,152 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,612 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 258 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 253 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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