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Anonymous student
Pretty heavy on the science side compared to most other engineering majors. Small cohort, which makes it easier to form connections peers and professors. MRS@UCLA is a great resource for social bonding + learning about…

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Anonymous student
It's a good mix of all the engineering disciplines. There' are lot of job prospects across many fields.

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Anonymous student
It was a lot of fun. Got to learn a lot about materials

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3 reviews

Support & communityPositive

Pretty heavy on the science side compared to most other engineering majors. Small cohort, which makes it easier to form connections peers and professors. MRS@UCLA is a great resource for social bonding + learning about professional experiences!

Anonymous studentSenior
Apr 2026
Careers & next stepsPositive

It's a good mix of all the engineering disciplines. There' are lot of job prospects across many fields.

Anonymous studentGraduated
Career
4.0/5
May 2026
Enjoyment & fitPositive

It was a lot of fun. Got to learn a lot about materials

Anonymous studentGraduated
Enjoyment
4.0/5
May 2026

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