by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of materials sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 22 doctor's degrees in materials sciences to qualified students.
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The materials science doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality materials science program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 doctor's degree.
The materials science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Materials Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in materials sciences.
It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in materials sciences. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in materials sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Florida State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in materials sciences. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in materials sciences from Florida State University
University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in materials sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in materials sciences from University of Georgia
University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in materials sciences. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in materials sciences from University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Materials Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Science | 16 |
| Materials Chemistry | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 539 |
| Physics | 293 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 128 |
| Other Physical Science | 30 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 12 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
