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Polymer & Plastics Engineering Schools in Virginia

7 students earned Polymer Engineering degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Polymer & Plastics Engineering is the 170th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Polymer & Plastics Engineering Majors in Virginia

Polymer Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a polymer engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of polymer engineering majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.6%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Polymer & Plastics Engineering Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 5,350 people employed in jobs related to a polymer engineering degree, compared to 252,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Polymer & Plastics Engineering Jobs in Virginia

In this state, polymer engineering grads earn an average of $97,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $21,301.

Polymer & Plastics Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers polymer engineering majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970
Materials Engineers 2% $92,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to polymer engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Engineering 183
Electrical Engineering 182
Civil Engineering 166
Computer Engineering 154
General Engineering 117
Systems Engineering 94
Mechanical Engineering 90
Biomedical Engineering 52

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