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, and more. Also, learn how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UCLA was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from UCLA. This makes it the #12 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in materials engineering from UCLA. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
Materials Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from UCLA make a median salary of $98,154 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all materials engineering graduates with a master's is $97,840.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 materials engineering majors earned their master's degree from UCLA. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 338 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 272 |
| Civil Engineering | 199 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 123 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 114 |
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