Master of Science programs

The Materials Science and Engineering Department offers several options within the master’s program. All programs are designed to offer enhanced specialization in concentrated areas of interest in the materials science and engineering field.

Hear from our alumni:

Eric Palermo

“The MS program is highly diverse in terms of research opportunities. It is encouraged, if not essential, for students to move out of their comfort zones and push the boundaries of their knowledge. This prepared me to start my career by giving me confidence to seek an opportunity in a new field, knowing that I was equipped with the tools to learn new skill sets.”

-Eric Palermo (MS’23)
Battery Scientist, Solid Power, Inc.

MSE offers the following master of science degrees:

Students from other science and engineering disciplines are welcome to apply to the Master’s graduate program.

Part-time enrollment

Part-time master of science enrollment is an option available for students in special circumstances, such as students who would like to pursue a master of science degree while maintaining external employment. Note that immigration regulations do not allow Carnegie Mellon University to issue visa documents for the part-time master of science program.

Graduate student handbook

The graduate student handbook outlines department curriculum and policies pertaining to students pursing Master's degrees. 

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