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 earns it the #237 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in polymer engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| 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. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $89,021 to a high of $89,021.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for polymer engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
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:
The most popular school in the United States for polymer engineering students seekinga master's degree is University of Massachusetts - Lowell. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 34% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Massachusetts - Lowell polymer engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $89,021.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lehigh University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 31% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in polymer engineering at Lehigh University make a median salary of 89,021.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for polymer engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 65% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in polymer engineering at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 89,021.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. University of Akron Main Campus polymer engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $89,021.
Case Western Reserve University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in polymer engineering. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Case Western Reserve University polymer engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $89,021.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in polymer engineering. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Southern Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,021.
Auburn University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $89,021.
Virginia Tech 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 $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. Those who complete their master's degree in polymer engineering at Virginia Tech make 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 |
| Systems Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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