by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of materials engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 60 degrees in materials engineering to qualified students.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Materials Engineering Schools in Alabama ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the materials engineering degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat Auburn University if you wish to pursue a degree in materials engineering. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in materials engineering from Auburn University
Every student pursuing a degree in materials engineering needs to look into University of Alabama at Birmingham. UAB is a very large public university located in the city of Birmingham.
Students who receive their degree from the materials engineering program earn an average of $69,498 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in materials engineering from University of Alabama at BirminghamExplore all the Best Materials Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 114 |
| Florida | 282 | 153 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 61 |
| Virginia | 274 | 103 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 57 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 59 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 29 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 6 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 1 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Materials Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Engineering | 60 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 937 |
| Civil Engineering | 453 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 394 |
| Electrical Engineering | 350 |
| Chemical Engineering | 348 |
| Computer Engineering | 283 |
| Architectural Engineering | 252 |
| General Engineering | 221 |
| Industrial Engineering | 198 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 63 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.