This major explores the building blocks of all materials and develops the understanding of the processing, structure and properties of polymers, glasses, ceramics, metals and composites in all forms — particles, thin films, fibers and bulk materials.

Since engineered materials are a critical enabling technology for almost all engineering applications, students graduating from this major are able to work in a broad spectrum of industries. Within this major, you can choose to focus your studies on inorganic materials or polymeric materials.

Fast Facts

• A materials science and engineering degree allows graduates a broad range of industry careers with companies like Boeing, Michelin and General Electric.
• Our graduates are highly sought after by top Ph.D. programs.
• The average starting salary for a materials science and engineering Bachelor of Science graduate is $60,000.
• We have a student-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1.
• All of our students do some type of undergraduate research.