Materials Science and Engineering, BSE

Academic Programs / Undergraduate Degrees / Materials Science and Engineering

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Alternative Fuels, Astrophysics, Automotive, Ceramics, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Material, Materials Engineer, Materials Scientist, Metals, Microelectronics, Nanotechnology, Polymers, Semiconductor, Synthesis, Telecommunications, chemistry, computation, materials, physics

Program Description ▲

Materials engineers are responsible for designing and developing advanced materials for a wide variety of engineering applications. Courses in materials teach students about the design of materials and how to process them to improve their structure, properties and performance. Materials engineers are in demand by almost every industry, from automotive to aerospace to biomaterials to nanotechnology.

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/.

At a Glance ▲
  • Additional Program Fee: Yes
  • Second Language Requirement: No
  • First Required Math Course: MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I .
  • Math Intensity: Substantial program math intensity substantial

Required Courses (Major Map) ▲
Accelerated Degrees▲
This degree is also offered in an accelerated format with:
Materials Science and Engineering, MS
Nanoscience, PSM
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior and senior years, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.
Admission Requirements ▲
General University Admission Requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission

Additional Requirements:

The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than minimum university standards. International students may have an additional English-language proficiency criterion. Foreign nationals must meet the same admission requirements shown below with the possible additional requirement of a minimum TOEFL score. If the university requires a TOEFL score from the applicant (see http://global.asu.edu/future/undergrad), then admission to engineering requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79 on iBT (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

Freshman Admission:

  1. minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016) or minimum 24 ACT combined score or 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or class ranking in top 25 percent of high school class, and
  2. no high school math or science competency deficiencies

Transfer Admission Requirements:

Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:

  1. minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours, and
  2. no high school math or science competency deficiencies, and
  3. minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016) or minimum 24 ACT combined score, or 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA, or class ranking in top 25 percent of high school class

Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet EITHER the primary OR the secondary criteria (not both):

Primary Criteria

  1. minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours, and
  2. no high school math or science competency deficiencies (if Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript)

Secondary Criteria

  1. minimum transfer GPA of 2.75 for 24 or more transfer hours, and
  2. minimum GPA of 2.75 in all critical courses for Terms 1 and 2 (see major map for critical courses)

Change of Major Requirements▲

Admission requirements for many majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than university admission standards. Students should refer to https://engineering.asu.edu/admission-requirements/ for information about how to change a major to this program.

Transfer Agreements▲
ASU has partnered with colleges and universities in Arizona, California, Illinois and Washington to provide transfer curriculum pathways. Select where you are transferring from to see if there is a partnership agreement between your institution and ASU for this degree program. If you do not see your state or institution listed, please check back as we are always working on creating new partnerships.
Transfer from the Maricopa Community Colleges
Transfer from another state
Career Opportunities▲

Materials engineers are in demand in a wide range of industries and professions, including:

  • aerospace
  • automotive
  • computer
  • electronics
  • energy
  • health care
  • microelectronics
  • nanotechnology 
  • robotics
  • telecommunications

The career paths in these industries offer opportunities to impact technological advances through working in a team environment with engineers from the chemical, electrical, mechanical, aerospace and other engineering disciplines.

Career examples include but are not limited to those shown in the following list. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.


Career *Growth *Median Salary
  
$105,380
4.0%
$94,240
5.3%
$83,060
3.1%
$108,430
6.2%
$49,310
4.0%
$94,240
2.0%
$130,620
5.3%
$83,060
6.9%
$75,140
  
$46,180
  
$92,470
1.3%
$87,690
2.7%
$91,980
5.3%
$83,060
  
$32,130
4.0%
$94,240
  
not available
4.0%
$94,240
  
$100,470
4.0%
$94,240
  
$92,470
4.0%
$94,240
4.0%
$94,240
4.0%
$94,240
9.1%
$69,100
0.4%
$55,200
8.7%
$98,430
8.4%
$82,050
4.0%
$94,240
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Contact Information▲

What are Accelerated Degrees?
The accelerated bachelor's and master's degrees are designed by the academic programs to provide selected high-achieving undergraduate students with the opportunity to combine advanced undergraduate course work with graduate course work to accelerate graduate degree completion. These programs allow accelerated students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree within five years. Accelerated programs are not offered at Lake Havasu.
What are Concurrent Programs?
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. ASU offers students two ways to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing a predetermined combination or creating their own combination. Predetermined combinations have a single admissions application and one easy to follow major map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests.
What are Fast Track Programs?
Fast track your future by completing your degree in a condensed time frame while participating in the same high quality educational experience as the four-year option. Choose either a 2.5 or a 3 year option to best meet your needs. Discuss the best option for you with your academic advisor after your acceptance into your program.
What are Joint Programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a New Program?
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What are Online Programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See http://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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