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

Materials Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #190 out of the 326 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Materials Sciences in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 19 master's degrees in materials sciences to qualified students.

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

The materials science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Materials Sciences in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of materials sciences students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for materials sciences.

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

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for materials sciences students seeking a a master's degree.

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

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In AR

#1 Best Quality In AR

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Arkansas if you wish to pursue a master's degree in materials sciences. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in materials sciences in Arkansas.

There were approximately 8 materials sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in materials sciences from University of Arkansas

1

Duke University
Durham, NC

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in materials sciences has to look into Duke University. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Duke University

3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In NC

#1 Best Quality In NC

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in materials sciences has to check out University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in materials sciences in North Carolina.

There were approximately 2 materials sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in materials sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

4

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Tuskegee University is a popular choice for students interested in a master's degree in materials sciences. Located in the town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 1 materials sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tuskegee in the most recent data year.

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

5

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

#1 Most Popular In FL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Florida State University

5

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

#1 Most Popular In TN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville. More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Vanderbilt University

5

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

#1 Most Popular In GA

Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in materials sciences from Emory University

Best Materials Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the most popular materials sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	1
Georgia	186	0
North Carolina	167	0
Tennessee	156	1
Alabama	147	6
Arkansas	119	5

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Materials Sciences Related Rankings by Major

One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Materials Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Materials Science Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
General Materials Science	11
Materials Chemistry	8

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	456
Geological & Earth Sciences	401
Physics	345
Physics and Astronomy	37
Other Physical Science	24
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	20
General Physical Sciences	19
Astronomy & Astrophysics	11

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.