by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Drexel. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Drexel among the top schools in the country for materials engineering, placing at #52 out of 57 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 52 of 57 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 of 4 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 of 8 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in materials engineering at Drexel, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Drexel University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in materials engineering.
Drexel is a solid choice among schools offering materials engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Materials Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Drexel go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,535 a year. This is above $83,624, the median for all majors at Drexel.
To complete a bachelor’s at Drexel, materials engineering students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $28,915, the typical median for all majors at Drexel.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,766 | $60,042 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of materials engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of materials engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Drexel are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor’s in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Drexel. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Materials Engineering | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Materials Engineering | 7 |
