2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Materials Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in materials sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #190 out of 326 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Materials Sciences in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 12 master's degrees in materials sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Materials Sciences School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in materials science matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Materials Sciences in the Great Lakes Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality materials sciences program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Materials Sciences Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for materials sciences.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Materials Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in materials sciences.

Most Well Attended Schools for Materials Science Students Working on Their Master's

1

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

6 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In MI

#2 Best Quality In MI

Wayne State University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in materials sciences. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in materials sciences in Michigan.

There were approximately 6 materials sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Wayne State University

2

Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In OH

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management if you want to pursue a master's degree in materials sciences. Located in the large suburb of Wright-Patterson AFB, AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management is a public school with a small student population.

There were about 3 materials sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management

3

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In MI

#1 Best Quality In MI

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Michigan State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in materials sciences. Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the city of East Lansing. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in materials sciences in Michigan.

There were roughly 2 materials sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Michigan State University

4

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In IL

#1 Best Quality In IL

Illinois Institute of Technology is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in materials sciences. Illinois Tech is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in materials sciences in Illinois.

There were about 1 materials sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Illinois Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Illinois Institute of Technology

5

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

#3 Most Popular In MI

WMU is a large public university located in the small city of Kalamazoo. More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Western Michigan University

Best Materials Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the most popular materials sciences schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	219	4
Michigan	203	9
Ohio	195	4

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Rankings in Majors Related to Materials Science

Materials Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Materials Science Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
General Materials Science	11
Materials Chemistry	1

Most Popular Majors Related to Materials Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	476
Physics	281
Geological & Earth Sciences	184
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	38
Astronomy & Astrophysics	21
General Physical Sciences	6
Other Physical Science	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Per Henning. More about our data sources and methodologies.