by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in materials sciences at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for materials sciences, coming in at #1 out of 11 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Sciences Schools | 1 of 11 |
| Best Materials Sciences Schools in California | 1 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in materials sciences at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley awarded 54 master’s degrees in materials sciences.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for materials sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of materials sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of materials sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in materials sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Berkeley awarded 54 master’s degrees in materials science in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley awarded 29 doctoral degrees in materials sciences.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for materials sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of materials sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of materials sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in materials sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Berkeley awarded 29 doctoral completions in materials science in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (59%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Berkeley. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Materials Sciences | 28 |