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Careers in MSE

Given the multidisciplinary nature of materials science and engineering, graduates are in high demand for a variety of science and technology related fields. There are careers in industry including but not limited to:

  • Materials engineer
  • Metallurgist
  • Product/Process design engineer
  • Research scientist
  • Consultant
  • Technical sales representative
  • Computational scientist
  • Chemist
  • etc.

Many graduates of materials science and engineering continue down a path in academia becoming a professor or lecturer at a university.

From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (1), materials engineers make a median salary of $104,100 a year and job outlook (growth of the sector) is faster than the current average.

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Materials Engineers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/materials-engineers.htm (visited April 14, 2025).

Obtaining an engineering degree, whether it be materials science, chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering, grants you a unique set of problem-solving skills which are valued across many different job sectors.