by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for materials sciences, coming in at #1 out of 9 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Sciences Schools | 1 of 9 |
| Best Materials Sciences Schools in California | 1 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in materials sciences at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in materials sciences.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for materials sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of materials sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of materials sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Asian. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in materials sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UC Berkeley conferred 28 bachelor’s completions in materials science in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (36%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Materials Sciences | 54 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Materials Sciences | 29 |