Associate Degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology
Education Levels of Plastics and Polymer Engineering Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 45 people earned their associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech. This earns it the #480 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in plastics and polymer engineering tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 164 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 67 |
| Associate Degree | 45 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
| Master’s Degree | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Plastics and Polymer Engineering Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for plastics and polymer engineering tech majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for plastics and polymer engineering tech majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in plastics and polymer engineering tech. About 82.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plastics and polymer engineering tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Plastics and Polymer Engineering Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer an associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
Ferris State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for plastics and polymer engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech from Ferris.
Pennsylvania College of Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech from Penn College.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for plastics and polymer engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Everett Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech from Everett Community College.
Grand Rapids Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech from Grand Rapids Community College. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for plastics and polymer engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Edmonds Community College. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech from Edmonds Community College. About 25% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for plastics and polymer engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cerritos College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech from Cerritos College.
Northwest State Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in plastics and polymer engineering tech from Northwest State Community College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to plastics and polymer engineering tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology | 896 |
| Other Industrial Production | 535 |
| Welding Engineering | 66 |
| Metallurgy | 48 |
| Chemical Engineering | 22 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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