The average annual wage of the occupations is $110,430 and $53 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Materials Engineers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 24,630 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Materials Engineers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineering | 10 | $39,656 | - | - | - |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 1 | $29,086 | - | - | - |
The following 16 occupations are related to Materials Engineers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 208K | $172,290 | $83 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 19,320 | $106,700 | $51 |
| Chemical Engineers | 21,140 | $122,910 | $59 |
| Electrical Engineers | 185K | $117,680 | $57 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 96,410 | $124,190 | $60 |
| Industrial Engineers | 333K | $103,150 | $50 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 281K | $105,220 | $51 |
| Engineers, All Other | 151K | $118,350 | $57 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 97,420 | $74,440 | $36 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 73,020 | $66,640 | $32 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 38,930 | $67,990 | $33 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | 13,220 | $67,360 | $32 |
| Chemists | 83,530 | $95,560 | $46 |
| Materials Scientists | 8,810 | $112,440 | $54 |
| Chemical Technicians | 55,880 | $60,920 | $29 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 30,810 | $81,870 | $39 |
The following 9 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Materials Engineers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.