# University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Materials Engineering (bachelor's)

Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS 174066, CIP 14.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/majors/materials-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,445
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,945 (U.S. median for this major: $91,799 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,250 (U.S. median $23,492)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,854

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,945 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## Materials Engineering at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona State University | $91,528 | $22,000 | $17,503 | 57% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $83,945 | $21,250 | $16,778 | 85% |

## Careers
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $82,440 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $80,810 MN, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $174,510 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $172,130 MN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131): median wage $110,350 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $106,220 MN, $112,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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