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Materials Sciences Schools in Michigan

21 students earned Materials Science degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Materials Sciences is the 226th most popular major in the state out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors in Michigan

Materials Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a materials science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of materials science majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 66.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Materials Sciences Grads in Michigan

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Wages for Materials Sciences Jobs in Michigan

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There are 3 colleges in Michigan that offer materials science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,137 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 88% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

In their early career, Wayne State grads earn an average salary of $40,269. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $13,962.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,007.

Materials Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers materials science majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Engineering Professors 15% $100,320
Materials Scientists 11% $80,450
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200
Professors 9% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $127,230
Chemists 8% $73,470

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to materials science.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Chemistry 563
Physics 344
Geological & Earth Sciences 211
Astronomy & Astrophysics 57
General Physical Sciences 45
Atmospheric Sciences 36
Other Physical Science 11

View all majors related to Materials Sciences

View Nationwide Materials Sciences Report

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