Doctor’s Degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering
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Education Levels of Polymer Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 48 doctor's degrees were awarded to polymer engineering majors. This earns it the #148 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 | 193 |
| Master’s Degree | 101 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 48 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
Earnings of Polymer Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for polymer engineering majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in polymer engineering. About 58.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of polymer engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Polymer Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in polymer engineering. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
Case Western Reserve University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in polymer engineering from Case Western. Of these students, 36% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in polymer engineering. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,610 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in polymer engineering from University of Akron Main Campus. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in polymer engineering. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in polymer engineering from UMass Amherst. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Virginia Tech comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in polymer engineering. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The polymer engineering program at Virginia Tech awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 5th most popular school in the country for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern Mississippi. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,094 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in polymer engineering from Southern Miss. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in polymer engineering. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The polymer engineering program at Auburn University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in polymer engineering. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,078 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in polymer engineering from UMass Lowell.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to polymer engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,179 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,634 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,096 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,087 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,086 |
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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