Bachelor’s Degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering
Education Levels of Polymer Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 134 people earned their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering. This earns it the #261 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in polymer engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 134 |
| Master’s Degree | 93 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 52 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Polymer Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in polymer engineering is $71,651. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $68,438 to a high of $75,800.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for polymer engineering students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in polymer engineering. About 78.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 105 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of polymer engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 109 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Polymer Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in polymer engineering. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
University of Massachusetts - Lowell tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering from UMass Lowell. Of these students, 25% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering at University of Massachusetts - Lowell make a median salary of 71,651.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Washington University. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering from WWU. Of these students, 19% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Washington University polymer engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,651.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in polymer engineering. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering from Southern Miss. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Data shows that Southern Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,651.
Pennsylvania College of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in polymer engineering. 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, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering from Penn College. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering at Pennsylvania College of Technology make a median salary of 71,651.
The 6th most popular school in the country for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering from Case Western. Of these students, 55% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,651.
The 7th most popular school in the country for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Stout. Each year, around 7,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering from UW - Stout. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in polymer engineering at University of Wisconsin - Stout make a median salary of 71,651.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to polymer engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Surveying Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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