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. In addition, we cover how MIT ranks in comparison to other schools with materials engineering programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for materials engineering majors, MIT came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from MIT. This makes it the #47 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Materials Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,919 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,110 for all materials engineering students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MIT was $2,775 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
Learn more about MIT tuition and fees.
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from MIT in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Materials Engineering from MIT in 2021-2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 308 |
| Systems Engineering | 219 |
| Electrical Engineering | 207 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 137 |
| Chemical Engineering | 113 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.