Materials Chemistry
A program that focuses on the synthesis and study of organic or inorganic materials and their electronic, magnetic, optical or mechanical properties. Includes instruction in advanced materials for photonics, lasers, chemical sensors and arrays or nanochemistry; semiconductor nanowires; and molecular electronics.
- Schools offering
- 1
- Annual completions
- 1
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $106k
About this major
A program that focuses on the synthesis and study of organic or inorganic materials and their electronic, magnetic, optical or mechanical properties. Includes instruction in advanced materials for photonics, lasers, chemical sensors and arrays or nanochemistry; semiconductor nanowires; and molecular electronics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Chemists | $84k | +4.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other | $60k | +3.5% | Associate's degree |
| Chemistry teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +2.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Materials scientists | $104k | +4.9% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$106k
Top colleges for Materials Chemistry
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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