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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
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Johns Hopkins University
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Purdue University-Main Campus
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University of Pennsylvania
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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Northwestern University
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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University of Florida
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Case Western Reserve University
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
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California Institute of Technology
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Iowa State University
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Texas A&M University-College Station
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University of California-Los Angeles
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Michigan Technological University
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University of Maryland-College Park
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Stanford University
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University of California-Irvine
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Winona State University
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Cornell University
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Alfred University
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University of Connecticut
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Lehigh University
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Clemson University
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Michigan State University
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
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Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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University of California-Riverside
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University of California-Davis
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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Auburn University
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Drexel University
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University of North Texas
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University of Virginia-Main Campus
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Illinois Institute of Technology
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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University of Utah
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Boise State University
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University of Kentucky
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Washington State University
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University of Central Florida
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San Jose State University
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University of Idaho
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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University of Nevada-Reno
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Wright State University-Main Campus
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University of California-Merced
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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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 1,529 Materials Engineering degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 67% percent of whom are men and the other 33% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in Materials Engineering than any other state? In fact, California awarded 199 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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, Materials Engineers and Cost Estimators. 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 Architectural and Engineering Managers, Cost Estimators and Materials Engineers.
These are the highest paying careers for Materials Engineering majors.
These are the careers in highest demand for Materials Engineering majors.
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