Materials Engineering

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About Materials Engineering

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 29 Materials Engineering degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, 62% percent of whom are men and the other 38% percent are women. Did you know that Oregon has more students being awarded a degree in Materials Engineering than any other state? In fact, Oregon awarded 17 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Materials Engineering is $64,763.

Popularity of Materials Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Materials Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

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 Cost Estimators, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Materials Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Materials Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
29
Female Students
11 (37%)
Male Students
18 (62%)
White (14, 48%)
Asian (4, 14%)
U.S. Nonresident (4, 14%)
Black or African American (3, 10%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 7%)
Two or more races (1, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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