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Polymer & Plastics Engineering at University of Akron Main Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Polymer & Plastics Engineering, consider the program at University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Akron Main Campus sits in Akron, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 polymer & plastics engineering graduations were recorded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Akron Main Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Akron Main Campus’s Polymer & Plastics Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Ohio	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 9

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Ohio	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 9

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Polymer & Plastics Engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Polymer & Plastics Engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 8% women (1) and 92% men (12).

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Among the 2 master’s polymer & plastics engineering degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Polymer & Plastics Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Among the 11 doctoral polymer & plastics engineering degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Polymer & Plastics Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	8

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Polymer & Plastics Engineering Concentrations at University of Akron Main Campus

The Polymer & Plastics Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Polymer & Plastics Engineering	13

Top-Paying Careers for Polymer & Plastics Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Polymer & Plastics Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.