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Plastics & Polymer Engineering Associate Degrees
There are 25 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Plastics & Polymer Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 271 people earned theirPlastics & Polymer Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Plastics & Polymer Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 43 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38 |
| Master’s Degree | 143 |
Earnings of Plastics & Polymer Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering of $66,536 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,570 |
| 4 years | $66,536 |
| 5 years | $74,003 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 83.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Plastics & Polymer Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Plastics & Polymer Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Plastics & Polymer Engineering students seeking a associate degree is Everett Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hennepin Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pittsburg State University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cerritos College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Rapids Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shawnee State University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Edmonds College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3 associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Landing School is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Allegheny County is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Plastics & Polymer Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 4,498 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 3,881 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1,904 |
| Welding Engineering Technology/Technician | 609 |
| Composite Materials Technology/Technician | 108 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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