University of Iowa (UI) - Materials Engineering
Materials Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a materials engineering degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Master
- Doctor
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Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Engineering Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of architectural and engineering managers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 176,800
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 192,000
- Percent Job Growth: 8.60%
Cost Estimators
Job Description
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of cost estimators in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 185,400
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 252,900
- Percent Job Growth: 36.40%
- Percent of Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%
Materials Engineers
Job Description
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of materials engineers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 22,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 24,200
- Percent Job Growth: 8.70%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of engineering teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer a materials engineering degree or program in Iowa
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Iowa State University | |
Ames, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 27 |
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