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Materials science concentrates on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the evaluation of the characteristics and behavior of solids, including: internal structure, chemical properties, transport and energy flow properties, thermodynamics of solids, stress and failure factors, chemical transformation states and processes, compound materials, and research on industrial applications of specific materials.

Top Schools For Materials Science Programs

Most Selective:
Columbia University

Least Selective:
Wayne State University

Largest:
Penn State

Smallest:
Air Force Tech - Graduate

Most Expensive:
Carnegie Mellon University

Least Expensive:
United States Air Force Academy

Best Academics:
University of Southern California

Best Social Life:
Vanderbilt University

Most Diverse:
Illinois Institute of Technology

Hottest Guys:
University of California - Santa Barbara

Hottest Girls:
University of Southern California

Smartest Guys:
Carnegie Mellon University

Smartest Girls:
Carnegie Mellon University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 52 Bachelor's (33), Master's (1),
Doctoral (18)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 37 Bachelor's (21), Master's (6),
Doctoral (10)
SUNY University at Albany
Albany, NY		$14,648 13,151 34 Master's (27), Doctoral (7)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ		$22,264 30,346 34 Bachelor's (17), Master's (10),
Doctoral (7)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI		$27,343 36,489 27 Bachelor's (23), Doctoral (4)
Columbia University
New York, NY		$41,316 7,693 23 Certificate (4), Bachelor's (4),
Master's (14), Doctoral (1)
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA		$31,746 19,805 23 Master's (4), Doctoral (19)
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR		$19,651 18,073 12 Master's (9), Doctoral (3)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA		$39,183 16,751 12 Master's (4), Doctoral (8)
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO		$11,556 17,269 10 Master's (10)
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Materials Science Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 6 1%
Associate 7 1%
Bachelor's 266 42%
Master's 164 26%
Doctoral 190 30%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 473 75%
Female 160 25%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 72 16%
Black or African American 12 3%
Hispanic or Latino 10 2%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 304 70%
Other/Unknown 37 8%
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Materials Science Internships

Job Title:Summer Internship Opportunities - Maryland, Dallas, Seattle, San Francisco
Description:Metrico Wireless is the leading provider of wireless device performance information We are advancing the technology of device performance measurement and setting new standards for voice and data performance information and services...
Company:Metrico Wireless
Location:Frederick, MD
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:Dice
Job Title:Intern Array Manufacturing
Description:Auto req ID 9374BR Position Title Intern - Array Manufacturing Job Description Array Manufacturing Intern - Job Description The qualified candidate will assist in sheet coating process improvement projects in our array manufacturing...
Company:Life Technologies
Location:Pleasanton, CA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:PharmaDiversityJobBoard
Job Title:Science and Solutions Intern-- Summer 2012
Description:Solutions is looking for an intern who will be part of a campaign to make the general public aware of climate change science and the push for clean energy solutions. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Researching...
Company:Climate Reality Project
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/14/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Materials Development Lab Intern
Description:Cooper Power Systems has an opportunity in our Thomas A. Edison Technical Center Materials Development Laboratory. This position will assist in the evaluation, analysis, and development of dielectric materials in support of our liquid...
Company:Cooper US
Location:Franksville, WI
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:Development Intern - Life Science
Description:Development Intern - Life Science Job ID: 170739 Location: USA,NY-Painted Post Regular/Temporary: Temporary Return to Previous Page Corning is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics, creating and manufacturing keystone components...
Company:Corning
Location:Painted Post, NY
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Job.com
Job Title:Intern - Community Customer Experience
Description:Be part of the team that's working with students, teachers and schools to build the next generation of Autodesk customers. Help the team to reach millions more students around the globe through new technologies developed for the Autodesk...
Company:Autodesk
Location:Waltham, MA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Glassdoor
Job Title:Intern
Description:Now taking off: Your career. Where do you want your career to take you? Chances are, you can get there with United Airlines. Our environment is open, honest, and focused on your success. So choose a career path. And rediscover what it's...
Company:United Airlines
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/26/2012
Source:Snagajob
Job Title:AT&T Student Intern I
Description:The Student Intern I position provides Data and Business Analysis support. Under close supervision, perform entry-level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training. Perform assigned duties...
Company:AT&T
Location:Hoffman Estates, IL
Posted:5/2/2012
Source:AT&T
Job Title:Middle or High School Science Teacher
Description:The SEED Foundation (www.seedfoundation.com) was created in 1997 to establish college-preparatory urban boarding schools that prepare children both academically and socially, for success in college and beyond. In 1998, the Foundation...
Company:Seed Public Charter School
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Library Science Intern
Description:Library Science Internship Genetic Alliance is interested in building a digital archive consisting of all historically significant documents and is seeking a creative and self-motivated intern to inaugurate the process. The Library...
Company:Genetic Alliance
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:11/30/2011
Source:washingtonpost.com

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