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Polymer & Plastics Engineering in Pennsylvania

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Polymer & Plastics Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

13,500 people in the state and 293,350 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Polymer Engineering.

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Polymer & Plastics Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

Polymer Engineering grads earn an average of $141,887 in the state and $160,159 nationwide.

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Polymer Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,468 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,597 in their first year after graduation. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,167 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 76%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,940 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,468 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers Polymer Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Materials Engineers $52,129

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Polymer Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

View all majors related to Polymer & Plastics Engineering

View Nationwide Polymer & Plastics Engineering Report

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