by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University highly for materials sciences, ranked #3 out of 9 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Sciences Schools | 3 of 9 |
| Best Materials Sciences Schools in New York | 1 of 3 |
| Best Materials Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level available for materials sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 3 bachelor’s degrees in materials sciences.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for materials sciences at the bachelor’s level.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of materials sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of materials sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Asian. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in materials sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia University granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in materials science in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Materials Sciences | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Materials Sciences | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Materials Sciences | 5 |