Polymer & Plastics Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 14 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering.
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Education Levels of Polymer & Plastics Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 264 people earned theirPolymer & Plastics Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Polymer & Plastics Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 109 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 87 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 68 |
Earnings of Polymer & Plastics Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering of $85,028 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 | $74,032 |
| 4 years | $85,028 |
| 5 years | $100,025 |
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.
Most Popular Polymer & Plastics Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Massachusetts-Lowell tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 69 master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering 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 Southern Mississippi is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lehigh University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Oregon Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering. 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 & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Polymer & Plastics Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Polymer & Plastics Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Polymer & Plastics Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 264 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Polymer & Plastics Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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