NC State MSE climbed two spots in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings for undergraduate MSE programs to No. 18 nationally and No. 12 among public university MSE programs, up from No. 20 and No. 14, respectively.
Materials science and engineering drives innovation across energy, electronics, health and national security. At NC State, our researchers design, discover and scale advanced materials that enable new technologies and solve real-world challenges. From batteries and quantum materials to biomaterials and extreme environments, our work connects fundamental science with industry and societal impact.
“The people in MSE make it special. It’s a small, tight-knit community where everyone supports each other and I’m leaving with lasting friendships and professional connections.”
