2026 Best Materials Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

No school ranked higher than Northwestern University this year in the United States. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. The median Materials Sciences program debt is $16,616. Get the full Northwestern University report

#2

University Of California Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

You'll be in good company at University Of California Berkeley, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete their Materials Sciences program here. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley

#3

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

The strong Materials Sciences programs at University Of Arizona earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. More on University Of Arizona

#4

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI

You'll be in good company at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete their Materials Sciences program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire profile

#5

University Of California Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

You'll be in good company at University Of California Los Angeles, which ranked #5 this year. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. The median Materials Sciences program debt is $16,097. Get the full University Of California Los Angeles report

#6

Duke University

Duke University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Read the full report on Duke University

#7

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Stevens Institute Of Technology

#8

Michigan State University

Michigan State University placed #8 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Michigan State University

#9

University Of California Riverside

University Of California Riverside came in at #9 in this year's ranking. More on University Of California Riverside

#10

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #10 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. See the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro profile

#11

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

#12

Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University placed #12 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Norfolk State University

#13

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. See the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center profile

#14

North Dakota State University Main Campus

North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus

#15

Rochester Institute Of Technology

Rochester Institute Of Technology placed #15 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Rochester Institute Of Technology

#16

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report

#17

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. More on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

#18

Montana State University

Montana State University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. See the full Montana State University profile

#19

University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Kentucky

#20

Washington State University

Washington State University placed #20 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Washington State University report

#21

William Paterson University Of New Jersey

William Paterson University Of New Jersey landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. More on William Paterson University Of New Jersey

#22

Linfield College

Linfield College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Linfield College

#23

University Of Alabama At Huntsville

University Of Alabama At Huntsville came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Alabama At Huntsville

#24

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Materials Sciences schools. Read more about Vanderbilt University

#25

Wayne State University

Wayne State University placed #25 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Wayne State University report

#26

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile

#27

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo came in at #27 in this year's ranking. More on University At Buffalo

#28

University Of Notre Dame

University Of Notre Dame placed #28 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. See the full University Of Notre Dame profile

#29

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University placed #29 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Pittsburg State University profile

#30

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #30 in this year's ranking. More on University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

#31

University Of North Florida

University Of North Florida ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Materials Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of North Florida

#32

University Of Denver

University Of Denver came in at #32 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Denver profile

#33

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of California San Diego

#34

The University Of Alabama

The University Of Alabama placed #34 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full The University Of Alabama report

#35

The University Of Montana

The University Of Montana placed #35 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Montana

#36

Illinois Institute Of Technology

Illinois Institute Of Technology ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Materials Sciences schools. More on Illinois Institute Of Technology

#37

University Of Delaware

University Of Delaware placed #37 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Delaware report

#38

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Materials Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of Georgia

#39

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report

#40

Rowan University

Rowan University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Materials Sciences schools. Get the full Rowan University report

#41

Catholic University Of America

Catholic University Of America ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Materials Sciences schools. More on Catholic University Of America

#42

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #42 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about University Of New Mexico Main Campus

#43

University Of Connecticut

University Of Connecticut ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Materials Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut

#44

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #44 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#45

University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez did well this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report

#46

University Of Vermont

University Of Vermont ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Materials Sciences schools. Get the full University Of Vermont report

#47

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California came in at #47 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Southern California

#48

Temple University

Temple University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Temple University report

#49

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #49 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins

#50

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany placed #50 among Materials Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Suny At Albany