by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Materials Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Materials Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in materials sciences.
University of Delaware is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in materials sciences. Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in materials sciences from University of Delaware
Explore the best materials sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 20 |
| New York | 174 | 9 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 3 |
| Delaware | 53 | 12 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Materials Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Science | 47 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 478 |
| Physics | 414 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 79 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 51 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 26 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Other Physical Science | 2 |