Plastics & Polymer Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering.
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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 | 38 |
| Master’s Degree | 143 |
Earnings of Plastics & Polymer Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’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)
The data on debt ranges for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Plastics & Polymer Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Everett Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor'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.
Sinclair Community College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor'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.
Hennepin Technical College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 15 doctor'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.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 11 doctor'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.
Grand Rapids Community College is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 7 doctor'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.
Shawnee State University is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Plastics & Polymer Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 3 doctor'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.
The Landing School comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 3 doctor'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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Plastics & Polymer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Plastics & Polymer Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Plastics & Polymer Engineering that also offer doctor’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
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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