Materials Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles

Master's Degree

Location: Los Angeles, CA•In-State Tuition: $13,747•Out-of-State Tuition: $44,524•Admission Rate: 9%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$98,154
51st percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-Los Angeles graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-Los Angeles graduates earn $98k, placing them in the 51th percentile of all materials engineering masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Materials Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in California (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Los Angeles$98,154———
National Median$97,840———

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 University of California-Los Angeles, approximately 27% 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.