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Plastics & Polymer Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 80.0% of Plastics & Polymer Engineering graduates were international students.
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 | 43 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 143 |
Earnings of Plastics & Polymer Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree 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 master’s degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. About 60.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Plastics & Polymer Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 20.0% |
| International Students | 4 | 80.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 80.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Plastics & Polymer Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Everett Community College. This school awarded 56 master'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.
Ferris State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master'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.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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.
Hennepin Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 22 master'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.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master'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.
Pittsburg State University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master'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.
Cerritos College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master'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.
Shawnee State University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 2 master'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.
Ashland Community and Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 1 master'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 master’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.
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