Major Overview for Materials Engineering

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Overview for Materials Engineering A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors. Careers for Materials Engineering Majors A major in Materials Engineering is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Cost Estimators - $60,320 Engineering Managers - $120,580 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary - $90,070 Materials Engineers - $84,200

Top 7 California Colleges with the highest percentage of Materials Engineering among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Stanford University Stanford, CA	14 (0.9%)
		California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA	17 (0.5%)
		University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA	15 (0.2%)
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		University of California-Davis Davis, CA	8 (0.1%)
		University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA	4 (0.1%)
		San Jose State University San Jose, CA	3 (0.1%)
		California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA	1 (0.0%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.