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#1

#1 Best College for Materials Chemistry in the U.S.

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$16,208

Median Starting Salary

$54,570
#2

#2 Best College for Materials Chemistry in the U.S.

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Generally, William Paterson University of New Jersey is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

990–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$12,967

Median Starting Salary

$54,043
#3

#3 Best College for Materials Chemistry in the U.S.

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,250–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$28,702

Median Starting Salary

$47,166
#4

#4 Best College for Materials Chemistry in the U.S.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,779
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About Materials Chemistry

A program that focuses on the synthesis and study of organic or inorganic materials and their electronic, magnetic, optical or mechanical properties. Includes instruction in advanced materials for photonics, lasers, chemical sensors and arrays or nanochemistry; semiconductor nanowires; and molecular electronics.

Arkansas grants the most Masters degrees in Materials Chemistry of all US states with 6 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Materials Chemistry can expect around 31% percent of their classmates to be women and 69% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Materials Chemistry is $65,800.

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

Some top careers related to Materials Chemistry, include Chemists and Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other, both of which have lots of job openings. Though there are higher paying jobs, such as Materials Scientists. the most in-demand position for Materials Chemistry majors is Natural Sciences Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Materials Chemistry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
13
Female Students
4 (30%)
Male Students
9 (69%)

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