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 Pitt ranks in comparison to other schools with materials engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Pitt. This makes it the #40 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pitt was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 materials engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Pitt. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in materials engineering from Pitt in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 206 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 137 |
| Chemical Engineering | 108 |
| Civil Engineering | 103 |
| Computer Engineering | 99 |
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