Materials Engineering Degree

The Materials Engineering or Materials Science degree track is an arena emphasizing engineering principles coupled with physics and chemistry focused on the design and discovery of new materials. In other words, Materials Engineering emphasize how a material affects its structure and the resulting material’s durability, properties, and performance under various conditions. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer materials engineering degrees.

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Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)

305 N West Street, Olney, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Illinois Institute of Technology is nearly 7,800 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common scores among students accepted to IIT are in the range of 24 - 31 on the ACT, or 1666 - 1988 on the SAT. 64% of those students that apply are accepted to IIT, of which 29% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $38,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,900. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Illinois Institute of Technology Scarlet Hawks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Swimming and Diving (NAIA Division I)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.iit.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Materials Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IIT has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Cost Estimators

Description

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Materials Engineers

Description

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, materials engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).