The average annual wage of the occupations is $112,440 and $54 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Materials Scientists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 8,810 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Materials Scientists. Total 2 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Materials Science page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 2 | $44,357 | - | - | - |
The following 15 occupations are related to Materials Scientists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 19,320 | $106,700 | $51 |
| Chemical Engineers | 21,140 | $122,910 | $59 |
| Electrical Engineers | 185K | $117,680 | $57 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 96,410 | $124,190 | $60 |
| Industrial Engineers | 333K | $103,150 | $50 |
| Materials Engineers | 24,630 | $110,430 | $53 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 281K | $105,220 | $51 |
| Engineers, All Other | 151K | $118,350 | $57 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 97,420 | $74,440 | $36 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 73,020 | $66,640 | $32 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 38,930 | $67,990 | $33 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | 13,220 | $67,360 | $32 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 66,200 | $75,290 | $36 |
| Chemists | 83,530 | $95,560 | $46 |
| Chemical Technicians | 55,880 | $60,920 | $29 |
The following 3 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Materials Scientists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.