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Plastics & Polymer Engineering Basic Certificates
There are 25 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Plastics & Polymer Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 271 degrees were awarded toPlastics & 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 | 38 |
| Master’s Degree | 143 |
Earnings of Plastics & Polymer Engineering Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering of $66,536 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. About 80.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 113 |
| Women | 27 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Plastics & Polymer Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 56.4% |
| Asian | 12 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 6.4% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 7.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Plastics & Polymer Engineering Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 43 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate is Everett Community College. This school awarded 56 basic certificates 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.
Ferris State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 30 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 28 basic certificates 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.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 28 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 18 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pittsburg State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their basic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 12 basic certificates 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.
Cerritos College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 11 basic certificates 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.
Grand Rapids Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 8 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their basic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shawnee State University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 6 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate 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.
Edmonds College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their basic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 2 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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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