by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Georgia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in materials engineering.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for materials engineering majors, Georgia Tech came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Georgia Tech. This makes it the #15 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of materials engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia Tech is $69,159. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $66,522 for all materials engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia Tech, materials engineering students borrow a median amount of $17,123 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all materials engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,662.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of materials engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 22 materials engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Georgia Tech, about 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 794 |
| Electrical Engineering | 589 |
| Industrial Engineering | 430 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 338 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 323 |
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