by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how MSU compares to other colleges that offer materials engineering.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering materials engineering. In particular, it placed #21 out of 43 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in materials engineering.
Materials Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $87,537 a year. This is higher than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, materials engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,925 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of materials engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of materials engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the materials engineering majors at Michigan State University.