Materials Science and Engineering

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Learn how materials behave at all scales, from electrons to skyscrapers, to improve the performance of existing materials and to design and fabricate new, higher performance materials.  

Campuses:

  • Global Campus (Online)
  • Pullman
  • Tri-Cities

Degree Types:

  • Bachelor's
  • Doctorate
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Master's
  • Minor

Highlights

  • Combination of classroom and hands-on instruction so you can apply your knowledge 
  • Participate in research led by renowned faculty 
  • Industry and university partnerships provide networking and internship opportunities 
  • Join a math, science, and engineering residence hall, where you can study with your neighbors, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab 

Career

With a Materials Science and Engineering degree, you can work in: 

  • Metallurgy 
  • Biomaterials 
  • Aerospace 
  • Solid state electronics production 

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center. 

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Degree Options

Materials Science and Engineering

  • Pullman

Master of Science in Engineering

  • Pullman

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

  • Pullman

Master of Engineering and Technology Management

  • Pullman

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science

  • Pullman

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering

  • Pullman

Constraints Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Industrial Leadership Graduate

  • Global Campus (Online)

Nuclear Materials

  • Pullman
  • Tri-Cities

Project Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Quality Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Systems Engineering Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Supply Chain Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Industrial Leadership

  • Global Campus (Online)

Materials Science and Engineering

  • Pullman

Additive Manufacturing for Practicing Engineers

  • Pullman
  • Global Campus (Online)

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