Best Materials Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 3 colleges offering Materials Sciences programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 100 recent graduates. Graduates earn $57,757 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $60,092.

3
Schools in PA
$57,757
PA Avg. Earnings
$60,092
National Avg.
4
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Materials Sciences in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (2)
$63,005
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$47,260
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Pennsylvania produce comparable or higher early earnings for Materials Sciences graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Materials Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$47,260
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 11.4%
#2
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$63,005
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $64,925
Graduates: 50
Acceptance: 54.2%
#3
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington logo

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Abington, PA · Public

$63,005
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $64,925
Graduates: 50
Acceptance: 92.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Materials Sciences in Pennsylvania?
Carnegie Mellon University ranks #1 for Materials Sciences in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $47,260 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Materials Sciences programs in the state.
How much do Materials Sciences graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Materials Sciences graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $57,757 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $60,092 for this major.
What is the hardest Materials Sciences school to get into in Pennsylvania?
Carnegie Mellon University is the most selective Materials Sciences program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 11.4%. The average acceptance rate across Materials Sciences programs in the state is 52.5%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Materials Sciences in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, private Materials Sciences programs produce average earnings of $47,260 vs $63,005 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.