by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with materials engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Ohio State. This makes it the #18 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of materials engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $70,371. This is less than $74,110, which is the national median of all materials engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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The materials engineering program at Ohio State awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
The materials engineering program at Ohio State awarded 12 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - 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 | 7 |
| 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 464 |
| Electrical Engineering | 320 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 283 |
| Chemical Engineering | 228 |
| Industrial Engineering | 181 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.