by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 53 degrees and certificates in Ceramic Sciences & Engineering. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Ceramic Sciences & Engineering Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $73,133 one year after completing, rising to $87,017 after four years.
A degree in Ceramic Sciences & Engineering covers Ceramic Sciences And Engineering. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Mathematical And Scientific Principles To The Design, Development And Operational Evaluation Of Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials, Such As Porcelains, Cements, Industrial Ceramics, Ceramic Superconductors, Abrasive, And Related Materials And Systems.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, ceramic sciences & engineering draws strong interest, with 53 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award ceramic sciences & engineering degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 29.
By level, the 53 awards include 33 bachelor’s degrees, 11 master’s degrees and 9 doctorates.
Women earned 24% of ceramic sciences & engineering degrees and certificates in the latest year (13 of 53). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (34) and Asian (6), and international students earned 10.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Ceramic Sciences & Engineering Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks ceramic sciences & engineering schools within 1 state. In all, 4 colleges offer ceramic sciences & engineering programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Ceramic Sciences & Engineering Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common ceramic sciences & engineering credential is the bachelor’s degree: 33 of the 53 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to ceramic sciences & engineering call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a ceramic sciences & engineering degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 33 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 11 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 9 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to ceramic sciences & engineering, at 36.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 36.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 24.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 12.0% |
| Master’s degree | 11.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 10.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.2% |
| First professional degree | 1.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Ceramic Sciences & Engineering, with an average median salary of $90,692; the strongest outlook belongs to Architectural and Engineering Managers, at 9.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Metallurgy Teacher, Aeronautical Engineering Teacher, Electronic Science Teacher and Assistant Professor.
The occupation related to ceramic sciences & engineering with the most projected jobs is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,297,204.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,297,204 | -2.0% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Chemical Engineers | 215,233 | 0.7% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 207,139 | 9.0% |
| Materials Engineers | 40,988 | -4.9% |
Ceramic Sciences & Engineering graduates earn a median $73,133 one year after completing their program, $87,017 after four years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,133 |
| 4 years | $87,017 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to ceramic sciences & engineering is Chemical Engineers, with a median salary of $130,903.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Materials Engineers | $52,129 |
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