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Materials Engineering And Materials Science Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Materials Engineering And Materials Science but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Materials Engineering And Materials Science but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Engineers, nec | 86,400 |
| 10 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 99,800 |
| 8 | Materials Engineers | 89,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 96,400 |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineers | 95,100 |
| 4 | Chemical Engineers | 88,400 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineers | 100,000 |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 105,000 |
| 2 | Industrial Production Managers | 91,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 140,000 |
| 6 | Engineers, nec | 146,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Industrial Production Managers | 158,000 |
| 4 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 103,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 76,400 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 122,000 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 171,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 204,000 |
| 3 | Materials Engineers | 113,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 175,000 |
| 10 | Engineers, nec | 161,000 |
| 5 | Postsecondary Teachers | 108,000 |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineers | 138,000 |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 173,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 246,000 |
| 3 | Materials Engineers | 125,000 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 252,000 |
| 3 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 114,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 112,000 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 56,200 |
| 5 | Computer and data processing services | 122,000 |
| 5 | Aircraft and parts | 105,000 |
| 4 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 91,600 |
| 4 | Research, development, and testing services | 102,000 |
| 4 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment | 102,000 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous plastics products | 77,400 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 85,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Materials Engineering And Materials Science majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 170,000 |
| 5 | Computer and data processing services | 151,000 |
| 4 | Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies | 160,000 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 100,000 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment | 132,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 149,000 |
| 3 | Industrial and miscellaneous chemicals | 176,000 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 131,000 |
| 2 | Research, development, and testing services | 160,000 |
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