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, and more. In addition, we cover how UPenn ranks in comparison to other schools with materials engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at UPenn was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from UPenn. This makes it the #6 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in materials engineering from UPenn in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a master's degree in materials engineering from UPenn. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 121 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 112 |
| Electrical Engineering | 83 |
| Chemical Engineering | 76 |
| Systems Engineering | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.