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Polymer & Plastics Engineering at Western Washington University

If you plan to study Polymer & Plastics Engineering, consider the program at Western Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Washington University sits in Bellingham, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 polymer & plastics engineering graduations were recorded at Western Washington University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Washington University

Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Rankings at Western Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Western Washington University’s Polymer & Plastics Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 1
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Value	Washington	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nationwide	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 9

Earnings for Polymer & Plastics Engineering Graduates from Western Washington University

Graduates of Western Washington University’s Polymer & Plastics Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$55,793

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Polymer & Plastics Engineering graduates from Western Washington University stands at $21,656.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Polymer & Plastics Engineering graduates at Western Washington University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Polymer & Plastics Engineering graduates at Western Washington University are 41% women (7) and 59% men (10).

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University

Of the 17 bachelor’s polymer & plastics engineering degrees awarded at Western Washington University, 41% were women (7) and 59% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Polymer & Plastics Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Polymer & Plastics Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University, higher than the national average of 17%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Polymer & Plastics Engineering Concentrations at Western Washington University

The Polymer & Plastics Engineering program at Western Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Polymer & Plastics Engineering	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Polymer & Plastics Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Polymer & Plastics Engineering program at Western Washington University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Polymer & Plastics Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Materials Engineers	$52,129

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.