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2022 Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

18 Ranked Colleges
285 Degrees Awarded
$33,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master's For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 646 people earned their degree in general materials science, making the major the 522nd most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 285 general materials science graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in general materials science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general materials science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general materials science program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree general materials science students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Materials Science (Income Over $110k)

#1

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Delaware. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. UD is a public institution located in Newark, Delaware. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 8 masters’s general materials science degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s general materials science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree general materials science students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General Materials Science Report

#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 7 masters’s general materials science degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Buffalo. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school awarded 27 degrees to qualified masters’s general materials science students in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University at Buffalo General Materials Science Report

#3 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Berkeley, California, and it awarded 41 masters’s general materials science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree general materials science students whose families make more than $110k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Berkeley General Materials Science Report

#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#14 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Oregon State is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 7 masters’s general materials science degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also made our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121.

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#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#16 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Wayne State University is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s general materials science degrees to qualified students.

Wayne State also made our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. University of California - Riverside is a large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 8 masters’s general materials science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree general materials science students whose families make more than $110k list, UCR has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of California - Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670.

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#11

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#17 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s general materials science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree general materials science students whose families make more than $110k list, UNM has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890.

Full University of New Mexico - Main Campus General Materials Science Report

#12

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Michigan State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s general materials science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Michigan State General Materials Science Report

#15 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s general materials science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Colorado State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Colorado State General Materials Science Report

#10 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Durham, New Hampshire, and it awarded 2 masters’s general materials science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree general materials science students whose families make more than $110k list, UNH has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 36 masters’s general materials science degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194.

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#16

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
#7 in overall quality

Rochester Institute of Technology ranked #16 on this year’s Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 20 masters’s general materials science degrees in 2019-2020.

RIT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at RIT are $50,442.

Full RIT General Materials Science Report

#17

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #17. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s general materials science degrees to 46 students in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon also made our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326.

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#18

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#4 in overall quality

University of Rochester did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue General Materials Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #18. Rochester, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s general materials science degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Materials Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

Credits

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