Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $65,919 | $89,925 | +36% |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $74,496 | $98,908 | +33% |
| Michigan State University | $78,276 | $87,537 | +12% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $71,174 | $86,838 | +22% |
| Drexel University | $78,623 | $86,535 | +10% |
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Materials Engineering bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge | $60,156 | $65,919 | $89,925 | — | — |
 University of FloridaGainesville | $6,381 | $79,200 | $68,938 | — | — |
 Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia | $60,663 | $78,623 | $86,535 | $31,000 | 0.39 |
 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing | $15,988 | $78,276 | $87,537 | $27,925 | 0.36 |
 Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette | $9,992 | $78,265 | — | $21,335 | 0.27 |
 Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe | $12,051 | $77,646 | $84,175 | $23,733 | 0.31 |
| National Median | — | $74,110 | — | $23,250 | 0.31 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with materials engineering graduates
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Massachusetts Institute of Technology, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.