Materials Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Irvine · Irvine, CA

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$58,177Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,547Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$7,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Materials Engineering at University of California-Irvine earn a median of $58,177 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $91,449 four years after graduating (middle half: $76,710–$109,151). Median debt is $7,500, about 13% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Materials Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$74,496$17,000
University of California-Davis
Davis
$74,110$18,777

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Materials Engineering graduates from University of California-Irvine make?

The median salary is $58,177 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.