2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Materials Sciences in Michigan

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 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Materials Sciences in Michigan ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 8 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. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Materials Sciences in Michigan ranking is to help you make that choice.

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 Michigan

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

#2 Best Quality In MI

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in materials sciences has to take a look at Wayne State University. Located in the large 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 students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year.

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

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MI

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Michigan State University is a popular choice for students interested in a master's degree in materials sciences. Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the small 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

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in materials sciences. WMU is a large public university located in the city of Kalamazoo. More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Western Michigan University

Best Materials Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Materials Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	219	4
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	8

Most Popular Majors Related to Materials Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	109
Physics	60
Geological & Earth Sciences	38
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	8
Astronomy & Astrophysics	6

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.