Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Materials Science and Engineering] From Clemson University

This major explores the building blocks of all materials and develops the understanding of the processing, structure and properties of polymers, glasses, ceramics, metals and composites in all forms — particles, thin films, fibers and bulk materials.

Since engineered materials are a critical enabling technology for almost all engineering applications, students graduating from this major are able to work in a broad spectrum of industries. Within this major, you can choose to focus your studies on inorganic materials or polymeric materials.

Fast Facts

• A materials science and engineering degree allows graduates a broad range of industry careers with companies like Boeing, Michelin and General Electric.
• Our graduates are highly sought after by top Ph.D. programs.
• The average starting salary for a materials science and engineering Bachelor of Science graduate is $60,000.
• We have a student-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1.
• All of our students do some type of undergraduate research.