by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 22 degrees and certificates in Other Materials Sciences. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 64% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $72,216 one year after completing, rising to $111,529 after four years.
A degree in Other Materials Sciences explores Materials Sciences, Other. Any Instructional Program In Materials Sciences Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other materials sciences draws strong interest, with 22 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award other materials sciences degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 8.
By level, the 22 awards include 14 master’s degrees and 8 doctorates.
Women earned 54% of other materials sciences degrees and certificates in the latest year (12 of 22). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (4) and Hispanic or Latino (2), and international students earned 13.
The most common other materials sciences credential is the master’s degree: 14 of the 22 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other materials sciences call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Writing, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Administrative, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an other materials sciences degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 14 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 8 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other materials sciences, at 53.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 53.5% |
| Master’s degree | 12.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 7.6% |
| Some college courses | 6.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 6.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Other Materials Sciences, with an average median salary of $118,621; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Teacher, University Teacher, Flight Simulator Teacher and Faculty Member.
The occupation related to other materials sciences with the most projected jobs is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other, at 964,215.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 964,215 | -0.1% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
| Materials Scientists | 10,214 | 1.1% |
Other Materials Sciences graduates earn a median $72,216 one year after completing their program, $111,529 after four years and $89,182 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,216 |
| 4 years | $111,529 |
| 5 years | $89,182 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other materials sciences is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Materials Scientists | $101,265 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
Other Materials Sciences has 2 similar majors in the Physical Sciences field, which together award 611 degrees a year; the largest are Materials Science (595) and Materials Chemistry (16). Browse all Physical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Materials Science | 595 |
| Materials Chemistry | 16 |
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