The Master of Science degree programs in the Materials Science and Engineering Department will prepare you for your next step in your professional or academic journey. Whether you choose to enter the workforce or continue your education with a doctoral degree, the education you receive at Carnegie Mellon University will give you the skill sets to thrive in your next step.
$96,800
Average starting salary of CMU MSE MS graduates
13th
Ranked Materials Science & Engineering graduate program by U.S. News & World Report 2025 - 2026
Applied Materials, Intel, NASA, TSMC, and more.
Our Master's degree graduates report a wide range of industry, government, and academic destinations in our first outcomes survey.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers the following master of science degrees:
- MS in Materials Science (Research)
- MS in Materials Science and Engineering (Coursework)
- MS in Additive Manufacturing
- MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering in MSE
- Dual Degree with
Within each program, students will have opportunities to contribute to cutting edge research with our world-class faculty.
Students from other science and engineering disciplines are welcome to apply to the Master’s graduate program.
Focus Areas
Within the MS in Materials Science and MS in Materials Science and Engineering programs, students have the option to take courses tailored to their specific interests in seven focus areas.
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.