JobSOC 19-2032

Materials Scientists

Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

4 programs

Textile Science19.0904
Materials Science40.1001
Materials Chemistry40.1002
Materials Sciences, Other40.1099

02.

Draws on

Engineering and Technology4.8 of 5
Chemistry4.6 of 5
Physics4.4 of 5
Mathematics4.3 of 5
Computers and Electronics3.8 of 5
Production and Processing3.7 of 5
Design3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.