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Materials Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 182 students earned their Materials Science degrees in PA.

In this state, Materials Sciences is the 142nd most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Materials Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 124
Master’s Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.8%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Materials Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

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Wages for Materials Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,775. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Materials Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers materials science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
Professors 8% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Materials Scientists 5% $100,920
Chemists 3% $71,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Chemistry 988
Physics 638
Geological & Earth Sciences 509
Astronomy & Astrophysics 102
Atmospheric Sciences 79
General Physical Sciences 63
Other Physical Science 1

View all majors related to Materials Sciences

View Nationwide Materials Sciences Report

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