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#1

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,360–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$71,474
#2

#2 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

5

SAT Score

1,190–1,380

Median Starting Salary

$66,449
#3

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

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

At Lehigh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Lehigh University awards 186 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,380–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$69,260
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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.

Massachusetts awards the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Polymer/Plastics Engineering of all US states with 5 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Polymer/Plastics Engineering can expect approximately 50% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 50% 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, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Materials 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
8
Female Students
4 (50%)
Male Students
4 (50%)

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