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Materials Science

University of California - Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

  • A program that focuses on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and 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. Find Colleges Offering Materials Science Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
      Salary and Wages

      Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 2,720
      • Average Annual Salary: $136,200
      • Average Hourly Rate: $65.48

      San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 2,160
      • Average Annual Salary: $140,280
      • Average Hourly Rate: $67.44
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 187,089
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 200,669
      • Percent Job Growth: 7.26%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Near Vision
    • Job Description
      Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and manmade materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Near Vision
    • Job Description
      Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects, such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Originality
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Materials Science
     TotalBachelorMasterDoctor
    Overall
    All Students72322416
     
    By Gender
    Male52231811
    Female20965
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien82-6
    American Indian----
    Black1-1-
    Asian312452
    Hispanic11--
    White285158
    Unknown3-3-
     
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    • 405 Hilgard Ave
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
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    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
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    • Address Not Available
      Santa Barbara, CA 93106
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 34
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
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    • 1200 E California Blvd
      Pasadena, CA 91125
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
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    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
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    University of Southern California
    • University Park
      Los Angeles, CA 90089
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 20
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
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