Polymer & Plastics Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 14 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 35.3% of Polymer & Plastics Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Polymer & Plastics Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 264 degrees were awarded toPolymer & Plastics Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Polymer & Plastics Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 109 |
| Master’s Degree | 87 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 68 |
Earnings of Polymer & Plastics Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering of $85,028 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 | $74,032 |
| 4 years | $85,028 |
| 5 years | $100,025 |
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 Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 76.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 52 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Polymer & Plastics Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 47.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 24 | 35.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 35.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Polymer & Plastics Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Massachusetts-Lowell tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. 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 is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lehigh University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania College of Technology is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics 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.
Auburn University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics 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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics 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.
Central Oregon Community College is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Polymer & Plastics Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 264 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Polymer & Plastics Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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