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Materials Engineers

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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.

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Entry level hourly / annual

$28.67

$59,626

Typical hourly / annual

$50.03

$104,070

Experienced hourly / annual

$80.46

$167,347

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Statewide Openings
Idaho graphic Annual Openings 17
Total Employed 180
Projected Growth 0.6%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic Bachelor's degree

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Materials Engineers 2020-2021

The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.

Table Key

Certificate 1 = Cert1

Certificate 2 = Cert2

Associate = Assc

Bachelor's = Bach

Master's = Master

Doctorate or professional = PhD

Title Cert1 Cert2 Assc Bach Master PhD
Materials Engineering   - - - 46 7 10
Total (63) - - - 46 7 10
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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Eligible Training Provider data for Materials Engineers

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title Average Completion Rate Average Employment Rate
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Completion Rate
Employment Rate

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