Materials Sciences

Doctoral degree · University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA

CIP 40.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$164,651Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $164,651. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $144,084 four years after graduating (middle half: $109,358–$181,645).

Other programs at University of California-Santa Barbara

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Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$91,387
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$81,108
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$79,737
EconomicsBachelor's degree$66,334
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree$66,099
Education, GeneralGraduate certificate$65,475
Education, GeneralMaster's degree$63,765
Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree$59,638
StatisticsBachelor's degree$55,110
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree$55,039
PhysicsBachelor's degree$53,597
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree$49,100
ChemistryBachelor's degree$47,197
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree$46,598
MathematicsBachelor's degree$46,447
Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's degree$42,634
Pharmacology and ToxicologyBachelor's degree$39,421
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree$39,404
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's degree$38,333

Frequently asked questions

How much do Materials Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara make?

The median salary is $164,651.

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