Materials Scientists and Engineers are involved in every aspect of technology, ranging from the design of materials appropriate for use in integrated circuits and biological applications, through to those materials needed for energy generation (both conventional energy sources and green sources), and for building bridges, roads and buildings.

Upon graduation, our students are prepared for a number of different careers paths. Many go on to graduate studies at prestigious universities. Others head directly into the workforce hired as engineers in Silicon Valley (e. g. Agilent and Applied Materials), engineerds in the biotechnology sector (e.g. Genentech), and engineers in the Aerospace field (e.g. Boeing).

Materials Scientists and Engineers enjoy some of the highest starting salaries of any undergraduate engineering program. For example, the median salary reported by our 2006 graduates is $60,500 per year, with 25% of those same graduates earning $63,250 or more in their first year.

More details can be found by selecting the link at the left, which will take you to the UC Berkeley Career Center.