Universities in the United States
25 Materials Science Programs in the United States
- programs
- 25 programs
- universities
- 17 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 31,047 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Materials Science in the United States and Masters in Materials Science in the United States.
United States has 25 materials science programs open to international students, at 17 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 31,047 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 30,357 USD and 38,386 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Materials Science programs
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Materials Science tuition fees in the United States, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Top universities for Materials Science in the United States
Ranked by how many materials science programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- Arizona State University (5)
- California Institute of Technology (3)
- Oregon State University (2)
- Vanderbilt University (2)
- Montana Technological University (1)
- Northern Arizona University (1)
- Princeton University (1)
- Santa Clara University (1)
- Temple University (1)
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1)
January intake in the United States
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Advanced Materials, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Materials Science — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Materials Science MS — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027
Study Materials Science in the United States: common questions
- How many materials science programs are there in the United States?
- 25 materials science programs at 17 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a materials science degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in materials science in the United States is 31,047 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 30,357 USD and 38,386 USD a year.
- Can I study materials science in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the materials science programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (25 of 25).
- Are any of these materials science programs available online?
- 6 of the 25 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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