Materials Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 58 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Materials Sciences.
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Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 650 degrees were awarded toMaterials Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Materials Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 162 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 286 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 202 |
Earnings of Materials Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Materials Sciences 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)
The data on debt ranges for Materials Sciences majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Materials Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Materials Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Berkeley tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 111 master's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences 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 Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 57 master's degrees in Materials Sciences 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 Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 27 master's degrees in Materials Sciences 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences 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 Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to 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 Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences 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 Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. 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 Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences 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 Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to 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 Materials Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Materials Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Materials Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Dakota is a popular choice for Materials Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Materials Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Materials Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Materials Science | 624 |
| Materials Chemistry | 16 |
| Materials Sciences, Other | 10 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Materials Sciences that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
References
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- 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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