Overview

This field draws upon a fundamental base of knowledge, with underpinnings in physics, chemistry and engineering. The Materials Science and Engineering program at Arizona State University extends that knowledge to address a broad range of materials-driven challenges, such as energy efficiency, sustainability, functional nanostructures, electronic materials, biomaterials and polymers.

Career Opportunities

Professionals with a materials science and engineering doctoral degree have strong opportunities at all levels in material design, selection, synthesis and characterization for a wide range of applications including electro-optical-magnetic systems, environmental systems, energy conversion and storage, manufacturing and construction.

Materials jobs are available at a large number of high tech and manufacturing companies of all sizes as well as national laboratories (DOE, DOD, NASA) and universities. Analytical skills learned in materials engineering are also valued in other nonengineering positions.

Career examples include:

engineer
engineering manager or director
engineering professor
research engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structural and Mechanical Properties of Materials
Advanced Thermodynamics
Electrical, Optical, and Magnetic Materials and Device Applications
Phase Transformations, Kinetics, and Diffusion in Solids

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science View 86 other PhDs in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited U.S. or international institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
GRE scores
personal statement
resume or curriculum vitae
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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