At the end of June, the scores for the 2024 college entrance examination will be announced one after another, and candidates will soon enter the stage of filling out their preferences. With the rapid development of technology, additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology has gradually become an important pillar of the manufacturing industry. The additive manufacturing engineering major has attracted more and more college entrance examination students with its unique charm. AORITA3D, as a company that has been engaged in 3D printing integration services for many years, now provides advice and guidance on additive manufacturing engineering for 2024 college entrance examination candidates. At the same time, it refers to the score lines of major universities in 2024 and the score lines of its major in 2023 to help candidates make wiser choices.
1、 Overview of Additive Manufacturing Engineering
Additive Manufacturing Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that integrates materials science, mechanical engineering, computer science, and other disciplines. This major aims to cultivate high-quality technical and skilled personnel with additive manufacturing technology and related professional knowledge, who can engage in digital product design, formulation and implementation of additive manufacturing processes, operation and maintenance of additive manufacturing equipment, and other work. Graduates have broad employment prospects in fields such as aerospace, weapons and equipment, electronics, medical care, vehicle transportation, shipbuilding and machinery manufacturing, and biochemistry.
2、 Employment prospects for additive manufacturing engineering majors
Additive manufacturing technology is considered an important direction for the future development of the manufacturing industry. Market research institutions predict that by 2026, the global additive manufacturing market is expected to reach a scale of 42 billion US dollars, with a compound annual growth rate of 14%. Therefore, graduates majoring in additive manufacturing engineering have a high demand in the market. They can find job opportunities in high-tech enterprises, aerospace, medical devices, automobiles, and other fields, with career paths including but not limited to scientific research, product development, and production technology management.
The salary of graduates in additive manufacturing engineering varies by region and unit, and is also related to individual abilities and experience. Generally speaking, the salary of a recent graduate is around 10000 yuan, with a monthly salary of around 14773 yuan for the second year of graduation and around 16911 yuan for the fifth year of graduation. With increasing years of work experience and experience, the salary continues to increase.
3、 Reference score line for additive manufacturing engineering colleges in 2024
The following are the reference scores for additive manufacturing engineering majors in some universities in 2024 (specific scores are subject to the enrollment information of each university):

The top ranked universities in the field of additive manufacturing engineering in China include Harbin Institute of Technology, Hebei University of Science and Technology, and Bengbu University. The admission score for the Additive Manufacturing Engineering major at Nanjing University of Technology in 2023 is 478 points, and the admission score for the Additive Manufacturing Engineering major at Nanchang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics is 449 points. The following is the ranking and score line of the 2023 National Additive Manufacturing Engineering major universities compiled by the editor for reference in 2024.
The score line for materials (including 3D printing direction) at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shaanxi is as high as 615 points; The School of Materials Science and Engineering at Harbin Institute of Technology selected students from the second year to enter the "Advanced Materials and Intelligent Forming" category, while the third year selected majors such as additive manufacturing, which scored 596 points on the Heilongjiang score line. It is the school with the highest score line among the two additive manufacturing related majors.
Xinxiang College: As a leader in the field of additive manufacturing engineering, Xinxiang College has a profound foundation in the field of additive manufacturing technology. The admission score for the Additive Manufacturing Engineering major at this school is at a high level in all provinces.
Xihua University: The additive manufacturing engineering program at Xihua University has also received much attention, and its admission scores are reflected in various provinces.
Nanchang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics: Nanchang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics has a high reputation in the field of aviation and aerospace, and its additive manufacturing engineering major is also highly regarded. The admission score line of this school is reflected in various provinces and shows a steady upward trend.
By referring to the score line for additive manufacturing engineering in 2023, candidates can more accurately grasp this year's admission trend.
4、 Professional selection and application suggestions
Understanding the major: Before filling out their application, candidates should fully understand the curriculum and employment prospects of the additive manufacturing engineering major to ensure a clear understanding of the major.
Consider interests: Interest is the best teacher. When choosing a major, candidates should combine their interests, hobbies, and career plans to choose the most suitable major.
Reference score line: When filling out their preferences, candidates should refer to the score line data of various universities and set a reasonable order of preferences based on their actual situation.
Diversified choices: Candidates can consider filling in other related majors or alternative majors to increase admission opportunities.