Best Colleges for Materials Sciences (2024)
16 colleges offer Materials Sciences programs. Ranked by graduate earnings.
Top 20 Colleges for Materials Sciences
#1
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA
$114,862/yr
11.7% accept
#2
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
$102,491/yr
4.0% accept
#3
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
$92,446/yr
11.0% accept
#4
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
$89,363/yr
7.7% accept
#5
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
$82,511/yr
9.0% accept
#6
Linfield UniversityMcMinnville, OR
$78,638/yr
85.2% accept
#7
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
$73,250/yr
82.8% accept
#8
University of DelawareNewark, DE
$72,950/yr
70.6% accept
#9
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
$63,727/yr
80.4% accept
#10
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA
$63,435/yr
60.6% accept
#11
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
$59,979/yr
86.1% accept
#12
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI
$58,561/yr
82.3% accept
#13
Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI
$55,874/yr
89.8% accept
#14
University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezMayaguez, PR
$48,992/yr
56.5% accept
#15
Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN
$45,872/yr
83.9% accept
#16
Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC
$40,144/yr
82.2% accept
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All Colleges Offering Materials Sciences
| Name | City | Tuition (In-State) | Accept Rate | Grad Rate | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | $13,926 | 86% | 67% | 42,537 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $20,644 | 61% | 86% | 42,284 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $15,203 | 9% | 93% | 33,475 |
| University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley | $16,347 | 11% | 93% | 33,068 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia | $23,011 | 80% | 75% | 20,970 |
| University of Delaware | Newark | $16,810 | 71% | 80% | 19,071 |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | $14,760 | 90% | 60% | 10,035 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | Mayaguez | $5,274 | 57% | 48% | 9,539 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston | $68,322 | 8% | 96% | 9,201 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | $71,845 | 4% | 96% | 8,973 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire | $9,642 | 82% | 66% | 8,895 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh | $66,246 | 12% | 93% | 7,304 |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville | $4,353 | 82% | 37% | 5,762 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne | $9,532 | 84% | 34% | 5,484 |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington | $58,378 | 83% | 80% | 3,154 |
| Linfield University | McMinnville | $50,850 | 85% | 68% | 1,621 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges offer Materials Sciences?
There are 16 colleges offering Materials Sciences programs in the United States as of 2024.
What is the best college for Materials Sciences?
Based on graduate earnings, Carnegie Mellon University is among the top colleges for Materials Sciences with median earnings of $114,862.
What are the top 3 colleges for Materials Sciences?
The top colleges for Materials Sciences include Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University in the City of New York, University of California-Berkeley.