代顿大学的材料工程研究生课程在国际上享有卓越的声誉，与美国空军研究实验室（AFRL）合作，提供了最先进的设施，前沿课题的课程和现实世界的研究机会）和代顿大学研究所（UDRI）。该课程可容纳来自各种学术和技术背景的学生，并吸引国内外的全日制和非全日制学生。
Our Master of Science degree is a great way for B.S. engineers or scientists to gain specialization in the ever-growing field of materials science and engineering. Generally most bachelor degrees in engineering and science include only a limited exposure to the processing, properties and microstructure of solid state materials used throughout society. Yet the bulk of engineers and many scientists will at some point in their career become involved with material selection for new products or manufacturing plants, testing and characterization of products, failure analysis, etc. Thus, our master's degree allows students to expand and supplement their current skill set in a relatively short period of time whether they choose a thesis or non-thesis option. Our students include those who recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, as well as those who have been out in industry or the government sector for any period of time and wish to 'start-up again. Most of our classes are offered after 5 p.m. for those working full-time jobs off campus, and some of our courses are offered online. Overall, we have a very flexible program that can accommodate a diverse array of students.<br><br>A minimum of 30 semester hours:<br><br>Thesis option: 24 semester hours of course work (8 classes) and 6 semester hours of research credit<br>Non-thesis option: 30 semester hours of course work (10 classes). (Suggested for International Students.)