Study Materials Science in North America
33 programmes in materials science at 21 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 30,357 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 11,862 USD and 31,638 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Materials Science programmes
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Materials Science in North America by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 14 | 11,862 USD | 30,357 USD | 31,638 USD |
| PhD | 7 | 12,369 USD | 19,166 USD | 50,871 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for materials science in North America
- Arizona State University (5)
- University of Quebec Trois Rivieres (3)
- California Institute of Technology (3)
- Ontario Tech University (2)
- Oregon State University (2)
- Trent University (2)
- Vanderbilt University (2)
- Montana Technological University (1)
- Missouri State University (1)
- Louisiana State University (1)
Study Materials Science in North America: common questions
- How many materials science programmes are there in North America?
- 33 materials science programmes at 21 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a materials science degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in materials science in North America is 30,357 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 11,862 USD and 31,638 USD per year.
- Can I study materials science in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the materials science programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (33 of 33).
- Are any of these materials science programmes available online?
- 6 of the 33 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for materials science in North America?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 19,166 USD per year, against 30,357 USD for master's programmes.
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