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First-year engineering majors at Clemson start in our general engineering program, giving you a full year to explore various engineering fields. The materials science and engineering program is ideal for curious minds fascinated by material behavior, offering the chance to pioneer groundbreaking new materials.
You'll gain expertise in analyzing the production, composition, and characteristics of diverse materials - including polymers, ceramics, metals, and composites - across all forms from nanoparticles to bulk structures.
As advanced materials drive innovation across all engineering fields, graduates enjoy exceptional career opportunities in numerous industries. Our alumni are consistently recruited by leading doctoral programs nationwide.
Eligible undergraduates can accelerate their education through our combined degree program, starting graduate coursework for a materials science master's during their final year.