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SUGGESTED MAJOR:
SUGGESTED MAJOR:
MATERIALS SCIENCE
In a cell phone factory, material science or engineering majors develop the materials used to make cell phone components, such as the layer inside the chip. They select materials that contribute to the performance, durability, and sustainability of cell phones.
RELATED MAJORS:
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemistry
Physics
RELATED CAREERS:
Materials Engineer/Scientist
Chemical Engineer
Biomedical Engineer
Plus Many More!!!
"STEREOTYPICAL"TRAITS:
Good at Chemistry and Physics
Problem Solving
Analytical
Detail-Oriented
Curious and Innovative
SALARY:
$98,300
Median Annual Wage 2021
Materials Engineer
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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