This degree is offered through the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences and provides the opportunity to study materials science within the context of the college?s focus on liberal arts and sciences.

There are strong connections with the physical and biological sciences, as well as with the various engineering disciplines. Dual majors and minors in materials science are strongly encouraged.

Graduates of materials science go on to careers in industry or seek higher degrees in graduate or professional schools. They enter fields such as research and development, quality assurance, marketing, management, education, among others.