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#1

#1 Best College for Polymer/Plastics Engineering in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Annually, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College awards about 69 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,130–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$67,731
#2

#2 Best College for Polymer/Plastics Engineering in the U.S.

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Annually, Pennsylvania College of Technology awards about 40 degrees to students studying Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,040–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#3

#3 Best College for Polymer/Plastics Engineering in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 556 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,190–1,380

Median Starting Salary

$66,449
#4

#4 Best College for Polymer/Plastics Engineering in the U.S.

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 173 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,040–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$65,422
#5

#5 Best College for Polymer/Plastics Engineering in the U.S.

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Creative Writing, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Western Washington University awards 234 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$67,483
#6

#6 Best College for Polymer/Plastics Engineering in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PA

At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$70,334
#7

#7 Best College for Polymer/Plastics Engineering in the U.S.

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$69,280
#8

#8 Best College for Polymer/Plastics Engineering in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Stout awards around 98 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$71,125
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About Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Polymer/Plastics Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of synthesized macromolecular compounds and their application to specific engineering uses, including the development of industrial materials with tailored properties, the design of lightweight structural components, the use of liquid or solid polymers, and the analysis and control of polymerization processes.

Pennsylvania awards the most Bachelors degrees in Polymer/Plastics Engineering of all US states with 40 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Polymer/Plastics Engineering can expect approximately 76% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 24% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Postbaccalaureate certificate. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Polymer/Plastics Engineering is $64,763.

Popularity of Polymer/Plastics Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Polymer/Plastics Engineering majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Materials Engineers and Chemical Engineers. Not only that, Polymer/Plastics Engineering graduates may find a top paying job, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers or Chemical Engineers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Polymer/Plastics Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Polymer/Plastics Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
109
Female Students
26 (23%)
Male Students
83 (76%)

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