U.S. median for this major: $91,799.
College Scorecard field of study; 41 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 25% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,492.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,061. College Scorecard.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Materials Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Minnesota colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Materials Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,642 | $27,564 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $7,283 | $30,224 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $9,931 | $41,214 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $16,415 | $68,122 | 1.5 years |
| $110k+ | $27,008 | $112,083 | 2.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (74% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Materials Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($83,945) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $45,761 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Materials Engineering at Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota college we cover that reports Materials Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winona State University | $91,528 | $22,000 | $17,503 | 57% |
| 2 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $83,945 | $21,250 | $16,778 | 85% |
Careers for Materials Engineering graduates
Cost Estimators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Materials Engineers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Acceptance rate: 80% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 85% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $69,020
- Full cost breakdown · all 120 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Mechanical Engineering$90,061
- Electrical Engineering$97,575
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Materials Engineering questions
How much do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Materials Engineering graduates earn?
Materials Engineering graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median $83,945 four years after graduating and $60,445 one year after. The U.S. median for Materials Engineering graduates across 34 colleges is $91,799.
How much debt do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Materials Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Materials Engineering graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $21,250, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,492.
Where does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank for Materials Engineering in Minnesota?
Of 2 Minnesota colleges reporting Materials Engineering graduate earnings, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks 2nd. The highest is Winona State University at $91,528.
What jobs do Materials Engineering graduates get?
A common career is cost estimators, with a median wage of $82,440 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area and $78,740 nationally. Others include architectural and engineering managers and materials engineers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Materials Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/majors/materials-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).