Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Exploration That Fuels Engineering Innovation

Materials science and engineering is an interdisciplinary field that forms the foundation for many engineering applications by extending the current supply of materials, improving existing materials, and developing new, superior, and sustainable materials and processes. A key characteristic of the Drexel Materials undergraduate program is experiential learning integrated into the curriculum through co-op, a six-month internship program, as well as Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) linking graduate, and undergraduate project-based learning and undergraduate research with our award-winning faculty. At the graduate level, the creation of new knowledge, the pursuit of funded research, and the expert training of future leaders in academic and industrial research are fundamental to materials science and engineering.

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One-Year Materials MS & Engineering Management Certificate

Now offering a one-year combined MS in MSE and certificate in Engineering Management degree. Attend an upcoming virtual graduate information session to learn more.

Drexel Materials in top 40 programs worldwide

In the 2025 The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking, Drexel Materials placed 32 globally, making it the 13th highest U.S. materials program on the list. The Shanghai Ranking is one of the most influential university ranking systems in the world, being the first to compile a global university ranking system.

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Graduate Programs

Propel your career forward as an expert in your field. Drexel is home to top-ranked graduate and certificate programs for engineers. Find out more at an upcoming info session.

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2025 Quick Facts

100%

Job or grad school placement post-BS

5:1

Undergraduate student to faculty ratio

$880/week

Average co-op salary

Academics and the Real World Connect Through Co-op

From crayons to coatings, BS student Morgan Tiziker's co-ops have helped her define her academic path and career choices.

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The Co-op Advantage

MS student Prithvi Ravi's co-op at florrent, an energy startup, fueled his passion for energy storage solutions and brought unexpected benefits.