New Jersey · Materials Engineering

Best Materials Engineering institutions in New Jersey, ranked by earnings

Materials Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on understanding the relationships between the structure of materials and their properties. This program is designed for students interested in how materials are processed…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 14.18
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
9
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$34,827
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
80%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Materials Engineers
$110,400
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Materials Engineering in New Jersey

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark Public
573%
2Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken Private not-for-profit
487%$34,827

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.7%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$108,310
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningScienceCritical ThinkingMathematicsSpeaking

What Materials Engineers earn in New Jersey

Jobs in New Jersey
290
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$110,400
median $100,240
Best-paying metro
$101,760
Trenton-Princeton, NJ

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$110,400 avg · 290 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Materials Engineering programs in New Jersey.

How much do Materials Engineers earn in New Jersey?+

The average annual wage for Materials Engineers in New Jersey is $110,400 (median $100,240), across about 290 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Materials Engineering program?+

Materials Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on understanding the relationships between the structure of materials and their properties. This program is designed for students interested in how materials are processed…

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 Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +5.7% growth with around 1,500 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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