by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Georgia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in materials engineering.
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Georgia Tech was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for materials engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Georgia Tech. This makes it the #15 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Materials Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,488 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,110 for all materials engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Georgia Tech paid an average of $1,307 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,258 | $31,370 |
| Fees | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,760 | $12,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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The materials engineering program at Georgia Tech awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech Online Learning page.
The materials engineering program at Georgia Tech awarded 25 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 739 |
| Electrical Engineering | 523 |
| Industrial Engineering | 459 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 403 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 388 |
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