Materials Sciences

Bachelor's degree · Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA

CIP 40.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$119,715Median earnings 4 years after
$82,065Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Materials Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $70,480. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $94,684 four years after graduating (middle half: $73,395–$112,834).

Materials Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park
$72,216$23,224

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Materials Sciences graduates from Carnegie Mellon University make?

The median salary is $70,480 and $82,065 after five years.

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