2027 Best Value Materials Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

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University Of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Our analysis ranked University Of California Berkeley the best value for a degree in materials sciences in the United States. Set in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. Materials Sciences graduates carry a median of $14,238 in student loans. Early-career materials sciences graduates make about $70,847. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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University Of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

University Of California Santa Barbara is a great value for students pursuing a degree in materials sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,444, while out-of-state students pay about $47,332. Typical student debt for materials sciences graduates is $15,501. Soon after graduation, materials sciences degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara generally make around $45,488. Set against $15,501 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Santa Barbara admits about 33% of applicants.

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University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

A rank of #3 makes University At Buffalo one of the best values for materials sciences. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,936 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Typical student debt for materials sciences graduates is $22,232. Materials Sciences graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $52,403 early in their careers. Set against $22,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University In The City Of New York is a great value for students pursuing a degree in materials sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Typical student debt for materials sciences graduates is $23,258. Materials Sciences graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value materials sciences schools. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Materials Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Soon after graduation, materials sciences degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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Rochester Institute Of Technology
Rochester, NY

Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value materials sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,210. Students borrow a median of $27,491 to complete the materials sciences program here. Soon after graduation, materials sciences degree recipients from Rochester Institute Of Technology generally make around $63,515. That is a strong return on a $27,491 median debt. Rochester Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants.