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 Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Materials Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,276 a year. This is higher than $74,110, which is the national median for all materials engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Michigan State. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 315 |
| Electrical Engineering | 162 |
| Chemical Engineering | 112 |
| Civil Engineering | 104 |
| General Engineering | 85 |
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