Materials Engineering at University of California-Riverside

Doctoral Degree

Location: Riverside, CA•In-State Tuition: $14,170•Out-of-State Tuition: $44,947•Admission Rate: 63%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$111,998
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-Riverside graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-Riverside graduates earn $112k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all materials engineering doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Materials Engineering doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Riverside$111,998———
National Median$111,998———

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-Riverside, approximately 47% 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.