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About Materials Science

A program that focuses on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of the characteristics and behavior of solids, including internal structure, chemical properties, transport and energy flow properties, thermodynamics of solids, stress and failure factors, chemical transformation states and processes, compound materials, and research on industrial applications of specific materials.

Those who are interested in Materials Science can study up to a Post masters certificate. Currently, 588 students earn a some level of degree in Materials Science around the US each year. More students earn a degree in Materials Science in California than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Materials Science is $65,800.

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

The highest paying career for Materials Science majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Materials Science can prepare you for is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Materials Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
189
Female Students
59 (31%)
Male Students
130 (68%)
U.S. Nonresident (87, 46%)
White (60, 32%)
Asian (14, 7%)
Hispanic or Latino (12, 6%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (8, 4%)
Black or African American (6, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 1%)
Two or more races (1, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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