# Materials Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/materials-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $91,799 across 34 colleges (middle half $86,084–$95,314); median federal debt $23,250
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Materials Engineering And Materials Science: median $84,907 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Engineers | 15% | not reported | — |
| Materials Engineers | 11% | $112,860 | 7.5% |
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 7% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists | 5% | $78,760 | 7% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Mechanical Engineers | 3% | $104,110 | 11.2% |
| Chemical Engineers | 3% | $125,040 | 4.7% |
| Chemists And Materials Scientists | 2% | $95,060 | 6.6% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $100,599 (3) | — |
| CT | $93,464 (5) | — |
| MI | $95,761 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Irvine (CA): $106,547
2. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $100,599
3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $90,828
4. University of California-Davis (CA): $89,983
5. University of Florida (FL): $87,779

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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