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Plastics & Polymer Engineering at Pittsburg State University
If you plan to study Plastics & Polymer Engineering, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pittsburg State University is in Pittsburg, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 plastics & polymer engineering graduations were recorded at Pittsburg State University.
Online & Distance Learning at Pittsburg State University
Online coursework is an option at Pittsburg State University. Of 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Plastics & Polymer Engineering Rankings at Pittsburg State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Pittsburg State University’s Plastics & Polymer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 17 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Plastics & Polymer Engineering graduates at Pittsburg State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Plastics & Polymer Engineering graduates at Pittsburg State University are 13% women (2) and 87% men (13).
Plastics & Polymer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Pittsburg State University
Among the 15 bachelor’s plastics & polymer engineering graduates at Pittsburg State University, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Plastics & Polymer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Plastics & Polymer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University, higher than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Plastics & Polymer Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Plastics & Polymer Engineering program at Pittsburg State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Plastics & Polymer Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.