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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students...view more | 100 | 9% | 1 | 1,320 - 1,540 | $15,166 | $60,978 | ||
![]() Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most...view more | 63 | 74% | 4 | 1,180 - 1,340 | $21,808 | $66,990 |
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Materials Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors.
Of the 5 Materials Engineering degrees granted each year at the Post masters certificate level, 60% percent of whom are men and the other 40% percent are women. Did you know that Louisiana has more students being awarded a degree in Materials Engineering than any other state? In fact, Louisiana awarded 4 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Materials Engineering is $64,763.
The highest paying careers for Materials Engineering majors include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Materials Engineers. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Materials Engineering can prepare you for are Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Materials Engineers.
These are the highest paying careers for Materials Engineering majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $165,370 | 748 | 11,082 | 11,533 | 4% | |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | 1,935 | 21,476 | 23,458 | 9% | |
Materials Engineers | $104,100 | 129 | 1,917 | 2,020 | 5% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Materials Engineering majors.
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