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 712 Materials Engineering degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree research scholarship level, 69% percent of whom are men and the other 31% 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 86 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Materials Engineering is $64,763.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are three schools well-known for Materials Engineering programs. In fact, around 27 Massachusetts Institute of Technology students are pursuing a Doctors degree research scholarship in Materials Engineering. Take a look at the college options in the table below.
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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.