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. We've also included details on how Michigan Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan Tech was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan Technological University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Michigan Tech. This makes it the #54 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2021, making the school the #33 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 Michigan Tech is $67,484. This is higher than $66,522, which is the national median for all materials engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan Tech, materials engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,662 for all materials engineering majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at Michigan Technological University.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in materials engineering from Michigan Tech in 2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Michigan Tech. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 429 |
| Electrical Engineering | 152 |
| Chemical Engineering | 119 |
| Civil Engineering | 87 |
| Computer Engineering | 67 |
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