Master’s Degrees in Materials Sciences
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Education Levels of Materials Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 270 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 | 270 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 203 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 144 |
| Graduate Certificate | 34 |
| 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
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in materials science. About 64.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 173 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of materials science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 73 |
| International Students | 139 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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 $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The materials science program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 16% 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 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at UC Berkeley. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in materials science from Columbia. About 27% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The materials science program at University at Buffalo awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 30% were women and 26% 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 $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at RIT. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% 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 $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Missouri State. About 17% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in materials science from USC.
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 $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in materials science from William Paterson University. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Stevens.
University of Rochester comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in materials science from University of Rochester. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Duke. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at Wayne State.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at UCR. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The materials science program at Michigan State University awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 15th most popular school in the country for materials science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Catholic University of America. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in materials science from CUA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Delaware comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $7,875 per year. The materials science program at University of Arkansas awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pittsburg State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in materials science. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,820 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at 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. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to materials science majors at UNM. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% 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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,246 |
| Physics | 1,949 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,663 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 213 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 187 |
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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