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Materials Sciences Schools in North Carolina

9 students earned Materials Science degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Materials Sciences is the 238th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 11.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 66.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Materials Sciences Grads in North Carolina

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Wages for Materials Sciences Jobs in North Carolina

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There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer materials science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,469.

Materials Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers materials science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Chemists 14% $71,960
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780
Chemistry Professors 10% $71,450
Professors 9% $60,130
Materials Scientists 5% $109,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Chemistry 882
Physics 356
Geological & Earth Sciences 263
Other Physical Science 47
Atmospheric Sciences 37

View all majors related to Materials Sciences

View Nationwide Materials Sciences Report

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