Materials Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Master's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
University of California-Los Angeles graduates in materials engineering earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of California-Los Angeles Compares for Materials Engineering
All 7 colleges reporting materials engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $146,629 | $133,423 | #1 | $98,154 |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $121,420 | $111,680 | #6 | $73,738 |
| 3 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $119,694 | $122,988 | #2 | $108,956 |
| 4 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $119,694 | $122,988 | #3 | $108,956 |
| 5 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $113,416 | $120,717 | #4 | $97,525 |
| 6 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $111,351 | $118,828 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $108,485 | $98,786 | #7 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Los Angeles materials engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $98,154 one year after graduating and $146,629 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Los Angeles rank for materials engineering?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for materials engineering graduates, University of California-Los Angeles ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is materials engineering at University of California-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for materials engineering ($112,282).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.