Materials Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, and Master's programs in Materials Engineering. The Bachelor program, with 53 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $90,828 four years after completion, near the national median for this field. Graduates typically enter roles like Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, and Materials Engineers. Materials Engineers is projected to grow 6% over the next decade. The median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers is $165,370.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$90,828
Completers
53
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
7
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
$108,485
Completers
15
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | 4% | 207,800 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | Not reported | 38,370 |
| Materials Engineers | $104,100 | 6% | 24,630 |
| Cost Estimators | $74,740 | -4% | 220,970 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$15,948
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,764
Graduation Rate
86.3%
Total Enrollment
30,923
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Purdue University-Main Campus — $107,557
- University of California-Irvine — $106,547
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo — $100,599
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — $98,879
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — $97,924