$73,000
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
$77,500
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
According to the Bureau for Labor Statistics, the median income for materials scientists is $101,570.

What do Materials Science and Engineering (Materials Science Option) majors do?

Skill Set
Materials scientists and engineers have a broad, multidisciplinary approach to discovery that combines principles from all branches of science with engineering — allowing them to better understand the behavior of materials and ways they can be applied to solve real-world problems. Materials Science and Engineering graduates possess a sound base of skills, essential to making an impact in industries as diverse as manufacturing to nuclear energy.

Degrees Offered

Career Prospects

Where do Materials Science and Engineering (Materials Science Option) majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Researcher
  • Research Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Metallurgist
Top Employers
  • TTX Company
  • Owens Corning
  • Croda
What our students are saying
  • Emine S. Karaman
    I have enjoyed my time in the Materials Science and Engineering Program, particularly the small classes and individual attention that help in hands-on learning."
    Emine S. Karaman
  • Seif Issa
    Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."
    Seif Issa
  • Hilsson Angeles
    NJIT was my dream school."
    Hilsson Angeles

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