Top Masters Programs in Ceramic Sciences and Engineering

Alfred University offers a Master of Science and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Ceramics. These programs provide students with practical, hands-on experience in solving real-world ceramics problems, often with industrial partners as mentors.

Alfred University has been a leader in ceramics education and research for over 100 years. Collectively, our PhD programs in Ceramics, Glass, and Materials Science and Engineering are ranked among the top 50 Materials Science and Engineering programs in the nation. We are also recognized among the top 20 specialized research institutions in applied science.

Graduates of the MS program are well prepared to move into careers ranging from applied research and development to plant operations and technical management. The PhD program offers a blend of theoretical and applied studies enabling graduates to tackle fundamental problems in ceramic science. Our PhD graduates are employed in academia, national labs, and industry, with careers in education, research and development, as well as technical management.

Applicants to the MS program in Ceramic Engineering should have a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering program.

The program requires 30 credit-hours beyond the Bachelor level, as follows:.

Candidates for the degree must submit and successfully defend a Master thesis based on work completed as part of the 14 credit-hours of thesis research.

The program is designed to be completed in 16 months (3 semesters plus summers) of full-time study. The program must be completed within six years of first admission. Continuous enrollment is required.

Applicants who do not receive full support are placed on a waiting list for additional funding. Because additional support is not guaranteed, students who receive partial support should make plans to support themselves throughout the duration of the degree program.

Applicants possessing BS and MS degrees in engineering and the physical sciences are considered for admission into the program.

The program requires 90 credit-hours beyond the bachelor level, including:.

Candidates for the degree must pass a qualifying exam, typically in the first year of their residency. Candidates for the degree must write, present and successfully defend a doctoral thesis based on independent and original research conducted by the student. The thesis must be acceptable for publication.

There is a minimum two-year residency requirement. Full-time students entering with a master degree are encouraged to complete the program within 3 years. Those entering with a bachelor degree are encouraged to complete the program within 54 months (9 semesters plus summers) of admission. Continuous enrollment is required.

All students admitted to the PhD program receive full support (tuition plus an annual stipend) through teaching assistantships, research assistantships, or fellowships.

Students interested in our post-grad and doctoral CE programs may also consider these related areas of graduate and professional study:.