PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

22

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

45%

New England:

25%

Midwest:

15%

South:

10%

West:

5%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

89%

Job Placement

95%

Top recruiters

IBM

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Intel

Siemens

Lockheed Martin

Meta

The Boeing Company

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$69,870 / year

Overall Cost

$84,870 / year

FAQs

• Is there a teaching requirement?
  
  Yes, all PhD students must teach for two semesters, typically in their second and third years.
• What are the course requirements for post-master’s PhD students?
  
  Post-master’s PhD students must complete at least 32 units (all at the 500 level or higher) and a minimum of 8 units of PhD research/dissertation coursework. There are no structured course requirements, but core courses are recommended for the qualifying exam.
• What are the course requirements for post-bachelor’s PhD students?
  
  Post-bachelor’s PhD students must complete the MS requirements (including four core and two concentration courses) and take at least 64 units in total, including a minimum of 16 units of PhD research/dissertation coursework.
• How long does it take to complete the PhD?
  
  The average time to completion is 3.5 to 5 years for both post-bachelor’s and post-master’s PhD students.
• What are the concentrations available?
  
  Students may choose a concentration in biomaterials, electronic/photonic materials, materials for energy and environment, or nanomaterials.
• What are the main research areas in the PhD program?
  
  Research areas include materials for clean energy, solid-state lighting, photonics, fiber optics, biomaterials, soft tissues, nanoscale materials, MEMS/bioMEMS applications, and more.