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Materials Sciences in New Jersey

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Materials Sciences Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 21 students earned their Materials Science degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Materials Sciences is the 180th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 23.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 47.6%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Materials Sciences Grads in New Jersey

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Wages for Materials Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

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

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,498. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 52% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Materials Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers materials science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Engineering Professors 11% $0
Professors 11% $62,670
Chemists 10% $89,000
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720
Materials Scientists 8% $106,140
Chemistry Professors 6% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Chemistry 405
Physics 272
General Physical Sciences 207
Geological & Earth Sciences 122
Astronomy & Astrophysics 52
Atmospheric Sciences 10
Other Physical Science 1

View all majors related to Materials Sciences

View Nationwide Materials Sciences Report

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