Materials Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 14.18

$60,445Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,945Median earnings 4 years after
$89,696Median earnings 5 years after
$21,018Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Materials Engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $60,445 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 $21,018, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Winona State University
Winona
$72,944$22,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Materials Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities make?

The median salary is $60,445 one year after graduation and $89,696 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,018.

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