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Plastics & Polymer Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Plastics & Polymer Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 271 students 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 | 43 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 38 |
| Master’s Degree | 143 |
Earnings of Plastics & Polymer Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s 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)
The data on debt ranges for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 81.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Plastics & Polymer Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 86.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 5.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.6% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Plastics & Polymer Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree is Everett Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hennepin Technical College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's 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.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 18 bachelor's 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.
Pittsburg State University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cerritos College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Rapids Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shawnee State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 6 bachelor's 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.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 5 bachelor's 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.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Edmonds College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's 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.
The Landing School comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 3 bachelor's 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.
Community College of Allegheny County is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's 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.
Ashland Community and Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 1 bachelor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Plastics & Polymer Engineering that also offer bachelor’s 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.
