PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Midwest:

20%

Others:

5%

International:

15%

Northeast:

25%

Southeast:

15%

West:

20%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

95%

Job Placement

96%

Top recruiters

IBM

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Intel

Siemens

GE

Lockheed Martin

Meta

The Boeing Company

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$74,756 / year

Overall Cost

$89,756 / year

FAQs

• What are the main research areas?
  
  Research areas include nanomaterials, biomaterials, electronic materials, metals, ceramics, polymers, energy, sustainability, medicine, and additive manufacturing.
• Are transfer students from other PhD programs accepted?
  
  No, the program generally does not accept transfers from other PhD programs.
• Should I contact faculty members before applying?
  
  No, you do not need to contact faculty before acceptance. Admissions and funding decisions are made by committee.
• What are the main coursework requirements?
  
  Students must complete 12 graduate-level courses: 6 core materials science courses in the first three quarters (excluding summer) 6 additional electives (at least 3 must be 400-level, 2 must form a minor, and at least 2 of the 400-level courses must be in Materials Science) Up to 5 courses from a previous MS degree may be counted toward the 12 required.
• How long does it typically take to complete the PhD program?
  
  The PhD is usually completed in about 5–6 years of full-time study.