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. We've also included details on how Michigan Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan Tech was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan Technological University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Michigan Tech. This makes it the #54 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 Michigan Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,135 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 Michigan Tech was $1,601 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $750 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,429 | $42,771 |
| Fees | $318 | $318 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,774 | $12,774 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,392 | $2,392 |
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Of the 20 materials engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan Tech, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Michigan Tech materials engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan Tech Online Learning page.
The materials engineering program at Michigan Tech awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| 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 Michigan Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 378 |
| Electrical Engineering | 118 |
| Civil Engineering | 104 |
| Chemical Engineering | 98 |
| Computer Engineering | 76 |
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