Materials Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 14.18

$75,041Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$98,879Median earnings 4 years after
$95,471Median earnings 5 years after
$16,250Median federal debt
44Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Materials Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $75,041 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 $16,250, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$78,276$24,385
Michigan Technological University
Houghton
$63,135$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Materials Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $75,041 one year after graduation and $95,471 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,250.

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