Materials science and engineering pertains to the structure, properties, design, development, manufacture, and engineering application of materials of all types. Students may specialize in a number of materials technology areas including ceramics, metals, polymers, or electronic and photonic materials. Students also can design a special program of elective study, such as biomaterials or green engineering, among others.

Graduates are employed in aerospace, automotive, chemicals and materials, communications, electronics, petroleum and energy, and basic materials-producing industries. They are qualified for graduate work or professional study in science, engineering, medicine, law, and business.