Indiana · Materials Sciences

Best Materials Sciences institutions in Indiana, ranked by earnings

The Materials Sciences program is an interdisciplinary field that explores the relationships between the structure of materials and their properties. This program is designed for students interested in understanding how materials can be…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 40.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,452
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
95%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Materials Scientists
$102,450
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Materials Sciences in Indiana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Private not-for-profit
295%$19,452

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Materials Scientists (SOC 19-2032).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.9%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$104,160
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningScienceCritical ThinkingWritingActive Learning

What Materials Scientists earn in Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
40
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$102,450
median $94,900
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Materials Sciences programs in Indiana.

How much do Materials Scientists earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Materials Scientists in Indiana is $102,450 (median $94,900), across about 40 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Materials Sciences program?+

The Materials Sciences program is an interdisciplinary field that explores the relationships between the structure of materials and their properties. This program is designed for students interested in understanding how materials can be…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, science, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Materials Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.9% growth with around 600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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