by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials science.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials science list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Sciences Schools | 1 |
| Best Materials Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Materials Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in materials sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in materials science from Columbia. This makes it the #2 most popular school for materials science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in materials science in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in materials science from Columbia in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in materials science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Columbia materials science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
The materials science program at Columbia awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 79% of these degrees went to men with the other 21% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in materials science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials science majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 56 |
| Physics | 51 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 31 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.