by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in materials sciences at UD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UD as a strong choice for materials sciences, coming in at #8 out of 11 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Sciences Schools | 8 of 11 |
| Best Materials Sciences Schools in Delaware | 1 of 1 |
| Best Materials Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in materials sciences at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Delaware conferred 10 master’s degrees in materials sciences.
UD ranks competitively among schools offering materials sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Materials Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of materials sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of materials sciences master’s degree graduates at UD were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master’s in materials sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UD conferred 10 master’s degrees in materials science in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (60%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Delaware handed out 9 doctoral degrees in materials sciences.
UD has not been ranked for materials sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of materials sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of materials sciences doctoral degree graduates at UD were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a doctoral in materials sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UD awarded 9 doctoral completions in materials science recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (56%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UD. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Materials Sciences | 15 |