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 New Jersey colleges that offer materials engineering degrees.

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Stevens Institute of Technology (Stevens)

118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ

Stevens Institute of Technology provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Hoboken, NJ and operated as a private institution. Stevens Institute of Technology has an annual student enrollment of over five thousand.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Engineering
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school score in a range of 1750 to 2040 on the SAT exam. 42% of students that apply are accepted to Stevens Institute of Technology, of which 37 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $7,900. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Fencing (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Materials Engineering Program

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

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $146300
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $154710

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $105250
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $106470

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