MatSE combines world-class education, groundbreaking research, and student success. These numbers highlight the impact of our community.
Undergraduate Education
$300,000+ awarded to MatSE students through active scholarship opportunities.
200 students enrolled (Fall 2026)
34 bachelor of science degrees awarded (2025–26)
Graduate Education
140 students enrolled (Fall 2026)
6 master's degrees awarded (2025–26)
32 doctoral degrees awarded (2025-26)
Research
$17.1 million MatSE annual research expenditures (2023–24)
32 tenure-line faculty members
618,854 Citations | 300 Department h-index | 8,445 Articles
Information as of September 23, 2026 from Materials Science and Engineering - Penn State.