Materials Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Seattle, WA

CIP 14.18

$71,174Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$95,314Median earnings 4 years after
$98,760Median earnings 5 years after
$19,485Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Materials Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median of $71,174 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 $19,485, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washington State University
Pullman
$49,560$28,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Materials Engineering graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus make?

The median salary is $71,174 one year after graduation and $98,760 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,485.

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