College of Arts and Sciences
www.kent.edu/materials-science


About This Program

The Materials Science Ph.D. program offers advanced coursework and research opportunities in materials science, preparing you for a career in academia or industry. With experienced faculty and access to state-of-the-art facilities, you will be equipped with the skills needed to make an impact in the field. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Computer and information research scientists

  • 15.4% much faster than the average
  • 32,700 number of jobs
  • $126,830 potential earnings

Physical scientists, all other

  • -3.0% decline
  • 22,800 number of jobs
  • $107,210 potential earnings

Physicists

  • 7.3% faster than the average
  • 18,200 number of jobs
  • $129,850 potential earnings

Biochemists and biophysicists

  • 4.0% about as fast as the average
  • 34,600 number of jobs
  • $94,270 potential earnings

Biological scientists, all other

  • 2.2% slower than the average
  • 44,700 number of jobs
  • $85,290 potential earnings

Chemists

  • 4.7% about as fast as the average
  • 86,700 number of jobs
  • $79,300 potential earnings

Chemical engineers

  • 4.4% about as fast as the average
  • 32,600 number of jobs
  • $108,540 potential earnings

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.