I keep hearing UMass has #1 Polymer science (or engineering?) program. For undergraduate, what does it mean? Has anybody had any first-hand experience with it? Or friends studying/graduated with materials engineering degree from UMass?
I believe the polymer science programs are grad programs. S took a course there as an upperclassmen elective (chemical engineering). Program is very highly regarded.
UMass does not offer a full degree in Materials Science (It looks as though they do have a certificate program).
However, UCONN offers a Materials Science engineering degree. If you are a Mass resident, this degree program falls under the New England Regional tuition program so you get a discount off the full OOS costs to attend UCONN and major in Materials Science.