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 UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from UMCP. This makes it the #79 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2021, making the school the #19 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 UMCP is $61,034. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $66,522 for all materials engineering students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from UMCP in 2020-2021, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in materials engineering from UMCP in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 381 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 374 |
| Electrical Engineering | 239 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 187 |
| Civil Engineering | 168 |
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