by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials engineering.
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UF is in the top 10% of the country for materials engineering. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 64 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from UF. This makes it the #8 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 UF is $79,200. This is higher than $74,110, which is the national median for all materials engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $149 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of materials engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Materials Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $97,525 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $97,840.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 materials engineering majors earned their master's degree from UF. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 487 |
| Systems Engineering | 300 |
| Electrical Engineering | 287 |
| Civil Engineering | 203 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 175 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.