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Best Materials Science Engineering Colleges in the U.S.

We have created a 2021 ranking of the best colleges in the U.S. that offer Materials Science Engineering degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 786 Materials Science Engineering schools located within the U.S. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.
Best Materials Science Engineering Colleges in the U.S. for 2021
Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers 4 Materials Science Engineering Degree programs. It's a large private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 88 students graduated in the study area of Materials Science Engineering with students earning 45 Bachelor's degrees, 31 Doctoral degrees, and 12 Master's degrees. | Based on 40 Reviews | ||
2 | Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
Stanford University offers 10 Materials Science Engineering Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 225 students graduated in the study area of Materials Science Engineering with students earning 146 Bachelor's degrees, 52 Master's degrees, 27 Doctoral degrees. | Based on 64 Reviews |
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3 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA |
California Institute of Technology offers 5 Materials Science Engineering Degree programs. It's a small private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 22 students graduated in the study area of Materials Science Engineering with students earning 11 Master's degrees, 8 Doctoral degrees, 2 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Certificates degree. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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4 | Yale University | New Haven, CT |
Yale University offers 0 Materials Science Engineering Degree programs. It's a large private university in a mid sized city. | Based on 12 Reviews |
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5 | Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
Princeton University offers 1 Materials Science Engineering Degree program. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. | Based on 28 Reviews |
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6 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA |
University of Pennsylvania offers 6 Materials Science Engineering Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 134 students graduated in the study area of Materials Science Engineering with students earning 81 Master's degrees, 42 Bachelor's degrees, and 11 Doctoral degrees. | Based on 56 Reviews |
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7 | Duke University | Durham, NC |
Duke University offers 1 Materials Science Engineering Degree program. It's a large private university in a mid sized city. | Based on 24 Reviews |
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8 | Rice University | Houston, TX |
Rice University offers 4 Materials Science Engineering Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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9 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
Vanderbilt University offers 2 Materials Science Engineering Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 8 students graduated in the study area of Materials Science Engineering with students earning 7 Doctoral degrees, and 1 Master's degree. | Based on 28 Reviews |
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10 | Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
Cornell University offers 7 Materials Science Engineering Degree programs. It's a large private university in a small city. In 2015, 106 students graduated in the study area of Materials Science Engineering with students earning 64 Bachelor's degrees, 32 Master's degrees, and 10 Doctoral degrees. | Based on 100 Reviews |
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List of all Materials Science Engineering Colleges in the U.S.
School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA |
5/5
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8 : 1 | 11,331 |
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Stanford University Stanford, CA |
5/5
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6 : 1 | 16,980 |
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California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA |
5/5
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7 : 1 | 2,255 |
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Yale University New Haven, CT |
5/5
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5 : 1 | 12,385 |
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Princeton University Princeton, NJ |
5/5
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9 : 1 | 8,138 |
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University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 24,876 |
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Duke University Durham, NC |
5/5
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5 : 1 | 15,984 |
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Rice University Houston, TX |
5/5
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10 : 1 | 6,719 |
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Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN |
5/5
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4 : 1 | 12,567 |
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Cornell University Ithaca, NY |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 21,904 |
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Northwestern University Evanston, IL |
5/5
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10 : 1 | 21,655 |
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University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA |
5/5
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16 : 1 | 43,401 |
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Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO |
5/5
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9 : 1 | 14,688 |
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Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ |
5/5
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20 : 1 | 6,359 |
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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY |
5/5
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10 : 1 | 972 |
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Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD |
5/5
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6 : 1 | 22,686 |
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA |
3/5
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23 : 1 | 25,034 |
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University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN |
5/5
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11 : 1 | 12,292 |
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University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA |
3/5
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21 : 1 | 38,189 |
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Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO |
4/5
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19 : 1 | 6,054 |
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY |
5/5
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16 : 1 | 6,982 |
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Brown University Providence, RI |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 9,458 |
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Tufts University Medford, MA |
5/5
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11 : 1 | 11,137 |
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University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA |
4/5
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11 : 1 | 23,883 |
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University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA |
3/5
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12 : 1 | 41,908 |