Materials Engineering at University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
University of Dayton graduates in materials engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Dayton 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 | — |
Other Majors at University of Dayton by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $135,875 | — | #7 of 14 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $121,087 | $112,830 | #158 of 216 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $108,507 | $94,779 | #55 of 62 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $96,549 | $69,300 | #151 of 349 |
| Engineering | $96,014 | — | #15 of 16 |
| Public Administration | $87,234 | — | #53 of 243 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $87,146 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | $82,071 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,216 | $54,726 | #337 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,975 | $50,115 | #196 of 285 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $56,688 | $50,838 | #246 of 322 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $55,911 | — | #231 of 280 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $52,889 | $42,415 | #178 of 204 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $50,614 | $44,510 | #284 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Dayton materials engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $111,351 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Dayton rank for materials engineering?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for materials engineering graduates, University of Dayton ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is materials engineering at University of Dayton worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less 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.