Our tight-knit department lends a small-school feel with all the advantages that a large research university can offer. A diverse student body brings together people from many cultural and academic backgrounds providing an innovative environment. Over $17 million per year in research funding is added to this mix to explore the field of materials science.

MSE highlights:

  • Over 90% of our graduate students receive full payment of tuition and research costs
  • Monthly stipend provided year-round for the duration of the degree
  • 85% of health insurance premiums provided for all Graduate Research Associates
  • Highly-ranked program with internationally-respected faculty
  • Close ties to industry (nearly 100% job placement within six months of graduation)
  • Starting salaries for our MS and PhD graduates are often in excess of $60,000 and $70,000, respectively!
  • Department research budget of over $17 million annually
  • Access to extensive world-class research facilities, both in-house and university wide