by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in materials sciences at Columbia University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University highly for materials sciences, ranked #3 out of 11 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Sciences Schools | 3 of 11 |
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 17 master’s degrees in materials sciences.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for materials sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of materials sciences master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of materials sciences master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 71% 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 master’s in materials sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia University conferred 17 master’s completions in materials science recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (71%).
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 2 doctoral degrees in materials sciences.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for materials sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of materials sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of materials sciences doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 doctoral in materials sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia University granted 2 doctoral degrees in materials science in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 5 professional certificate degrees in materials sciences.
Columbia University has not been ranked for materials sciences at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of materials sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of materials sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% 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 professional certificate in materials sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia University granted 5 professional certificate completions in materials science recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (80%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Columbia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Materials Sciences | 3 |