# Washington State University: Materials Engineering (bachelor's)

Pullman, WA. IPEDS 236939, CIP 14.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-state-university/majors/materials-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,560
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,145 (U.S. median for this major: $91,799 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,760 (U.S. median $23,492)
- Rank in WA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,654

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,145 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,074 | $30,913 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,971 | $39,203 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,519 | $50,338 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,426 | $80,522 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,726 | $108,053 | 2.4 years |

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

## Materials Engineering at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $95,314 | $20,915 | $14,091 | 85% |
| Washington State University | $86,145 | $29,760 | $14,971 | 61% |

## Careers
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage not reported metro, $86,070 WA, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $189,680 WA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131): median wage not reported metro, $139,840 WA, $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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