Metallurgical & Materials Science Major


What is Metallurgical & Materials Science?

Metallurgical Engineering is the science and technology of processing materials to extract, refine and recycle metals. Students who choose this field as a major will work with many different kinds of machinery and technology. Metallurgical engineering has three distinct branches: physical metallurgy, mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. Numerous industries require metallurgical engineers for various roles.

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What are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?

Various specializations related to a major in Metallurgical & Materials Science may be offered by colleges and universities. These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest to you. A few of these specializations related to this field include, but are not limited to:

Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Material Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Metallurgy

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What Kinds of Students Major in Metallurgical & Materials Science?

Individuals who choose this field as a major will have to be proficient and adaptive in many fields of learning. Students will take advanced courses in the fields of physical metallurgy, mineral processing and extractive metallurgy and will be required to possess detailed information in each field. This is either an individual or team effort career, depending upon the position chosen.

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What Courses Do Metallurgical & Materials Science Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Metallurgical & Materials Science majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

Advanced Fluid-Solid Reaction Engineering
Corrosion Engineering
Dislocation Theory
Energy Resources
Extractive Metallurgy
Fluid Flow
High-Temperature Chemical Processing
Hydrometallurgy
Material and Energy Balances
Mineral Processing
Physical Metallurgy
Process Engineering Statistics
Processing and Analysis of Digital Images

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List of Potential Jobs in Metallurgical & Materials Science

These professions and professional organizations illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly related to employment than others, however. You should consider the likelihood of employment after graduation carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you should determine what the prospects are for this or any major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment in second major or in a minor.

Ceramic Dry Press Engineer
Components Engineer
Environmental Project Engineer
Metallurgical Engineer
Process Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Senior Project Engineer/Metallurgist
Test Engineer- Metallurgy

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What is the Median Salary Range for Metallurgical & Materials Science Careers?

Actual expected salaries will vary depending on your chosen career path, experience, and even your geographic location. Are you interested in detailed information about the forecasted demand for a particular profession? Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you to search on a particular job, whether listed here or not, to give you this information.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Colleges and Universities offering majors in Metallurgical & Materials Science

universities with majors in Metallurgical & Materials Science

2-year colleges with majors in Metallurgical & Materials Science

MyMajors complete list has 121 schools in the USA with a major in Metallurgical & Materials Science.
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