Master’s Degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering
Education Levels of Polymer Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 93 people earned their master's degree in polymer engineering. This makes it the 237th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in polymer engineering is $89,021. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $89,021 and the high is $89,021.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for polymer engineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in polymer engineering. About 60.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 56 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of polymer engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 49 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Polymer Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a master’s degree in polymer engineering. Learn more about the most popular 11 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 master'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, 47 people received their master's degree in polymer engineering from UMass Lowell. Of these students, 34% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMass Lowell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,021.
Lehigh University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in polymer engineering. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in polymer engineering from Lehigh. Of these students, 31% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lehigh University polymer engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $89,021.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in polymer engineering. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in polymer engineering from UMass Amherst. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. University of Massachusetts Amherst polymer engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $89,021.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in polymer engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in polymer engineering from University of Akron Main Campus. Data shows that University of Akron Main Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,021.
The 5th most popular school in the country for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in polymer engineering from Case Western. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,021.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 5 people received their master's degree in polymer engineering from Southern Miss. About 33% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in polymer engineering at University of Southern Mississippi make a median salary of 89,021.
Auburn University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in polymer engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in polymer engineering from Auburn. Those who complete their master's degree in polymer engineering at Auburn University make a median salary of 89,021.
The 7th most popular school in the country for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in polymer engineering from Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech polymer engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $89,021.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to polymer engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,671 |
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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