Polymer Chemistry Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Polymer Chemistry is offered at 8 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Polymer Chemistry. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 65.6% of Polymer Chemistry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Polymer Chemistry Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 83 degrees were awarded toPolymer Chemistry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Polymer Chemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
| Master’s Degree | 49 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 32 |
Earnings of Polymer Chemistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Polymer Chemistry of $61,499 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,286 |
| 4 years | $61,499 |
| 5 years | $72,069 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Polymer Chemistry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 21 | 65.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 65.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Polymer Chemistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Polymer Chemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Akron Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Polymer Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Polymer Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pittsburg State University is a popular choice for Polymer Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer Chemistry. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Polymer Chemistry 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Polymer Chemistry 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 Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Polymer Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Polymer Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Polymer Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer Chemistry. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Staten Island CUNY comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Polymer Chemistry. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Polymer Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Polymer Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Polymer Chemistry that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | 18,323 |
| Chemistry, Other | 540 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 367 |
| Chemical Physics | 41 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 38 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.