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2025 Best Materials Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

2 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
77 Master's Degrees
Materials Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #190 out of the 343 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of materials sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 77 master's degrees in materials sciences to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for materials sciences students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Materials Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Materials Sciences in the Far Western US Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in materials sciences.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Master's in Materials Science

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42 Annual Graduates

University of California - Berkeley is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in materials sciences. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in materials sciences from University of California - Berkeley

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8 Annual Graduates

University of California - Santa Barbara is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in materials sciences. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in materials sciences from University of California - Santa Barbara

Best Materials Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best materials sciences colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 253 49
Oregon 158 4

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

Materials Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Materials Science 77

Majors Similar to Materials Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 333
Physics 315
Geological & Earth Sciences 314
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 45
Astronomy & Astrophysics 34
General Physical Sciences 16

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