by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UC Merced ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Materials Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 75% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from UC Merced. This makes it the #54 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #58 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 materials engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Merced. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UC Merced are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UC Merced 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 UC Merced Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in materials engineering from UC Merced. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at University of California - Merced.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 230 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 200 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 37 |
| Environmental Engineering | 22 |
| Biological Engineering | 3 |