North Carolina · Materials Sciences

Best Materials Sciences institutions in North Carolina, 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
3
offering CIP 40.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
13
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$16,260
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
81%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Materials Scientists
$98,290
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Materials Sciences in North Carolina

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Duke University
Durham Private not-for-profit
797%$16,260
2University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Public
591%
3University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro Public
156%

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 North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
370
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$98,290
median $94,730
Best-paying metro
$104,450
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Related careers

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Materials Sciences programs in North Carolina.

How much do Materials Scientists earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Materials Scientists in North Carolina is $98,290 (median $94,730), across about 370 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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