by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Drexel ranks among other schools offering degrees in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Drexel was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drexel University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Drexel. This makes it the #22 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Materials Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Drexel go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,623 a year. This is higher than $74,110, which is the national median for all materials engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Drexel paid an average of $1,311 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,293 | $58,293 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,550 | $17,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from Drexel in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Drexel are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Drexel does not offer an online option for its materials engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Drexel Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's materials engineering program at Drexel make a median salary of $85,503. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $97,840.
Of the 11 materials engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Drexel, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at Drexel University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 226 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 164 |
| Computer Engineering | 130 |
| Electrical Engineering | 114 |
| Chemical Engineering | 98 |
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