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Materials engineers are responsible for designing and developing advanced materials for a wide variety of engineering applications. Courses in materials teach students in the BSE program in materials science and engineering 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, https://www.abet.org.
Materials Science and Engineering, MS |
Nanoscience, PSM |
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 https://admission.asu.edu/international/undergrad-apply), 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:
Transfer Admission Requirements:
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours: Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet EITHER the primary OR the secondary criteria (not both): Primary Criteria Secondary Criteria
Admission requirements for many majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than university admission standards: https://engineering.asu.edu/admission-requirements.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu/request for information about how to change a major to this program.
With over 250 programs in more than 65 countries (ranging from one week to one year), study abroad is possible for all ASU students wishing to gain global skills and knowledge in preparation for a 21st-century career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. https://mystudyabroad.asu.edu/
Materials engineers are in demand in a wide range of industries and professions, including: 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 |
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6.1%
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$113,030
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8.8%
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$85,880
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5.5%
|
$115,120
|
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1.6%
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$94,610
|
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7.1%
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$99,530
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8.8%
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$85,880
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6.4%
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$97,250
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6.4%
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$97,250
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6.4%
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$97,250
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|
6.4%
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$97,250
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Materials Science and Engineering Program
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ECG 202
semte@asu.edu
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480-965-2335