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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from UW Seattle. This makes it the #5 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #26 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 UW Seattle is $71,174. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,110 for all materials engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, materials engineering students borrow a median amount of $66,978 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,407 for all materials engineering majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
The materials engineering program at UW Seattle awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Materials Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $73,738 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, 52 students graduated with a master's degree in materials engineering from UW Seattle. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 359 |
| Civil Engineering | 292 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 244 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 138 |
| Chemical Engineering | 132 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.