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![]() University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 603 degrees...view more | N/A | 85% | 14 | 1,190 – 1,360 | $17,624 | $66,449 | ||
![]() University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to...view more | N/A | 44% | 1 | 1,330 – 1,460 | $14,216 | $71,474 |
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Polymer/Plastics Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of synthesized macromolecular compounds and their application to specific engineering uses, including the development of industrial materials with tailored properties, the design of lightweight structural components, the use of liquid or solid polymers, and the analysis and control of polymerization processes.
Massachusetts awards the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Polymer/Plastics Engineering of all US states with 14 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Polymer/Plastics Engineering can expect approximately 60% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 40% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Doctors degree research scholarship. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Polymer/Plastics Engineering is $64,763.
For Polymer/Plastics Engineering majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Materials Engineers. Not only that, Polymer/Plastics Engineering graduates may find a top paying job, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers or Chemical Engineers.
These are the highest paying careers for Polymer/Plastics Engineering majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $165,370 | 13,600 | 201,500 | 209,700 | 4% | |
Chemical Engineers | $112,100 | 1,300 | 20,800 | 22,500 | 8% | |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | 4,100 | 45,500 | 49,700 | 9% | |
Materials Engineers | $104,100 | 1,500 | 22,300 | 23,500 | 5% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Polymer/Plastics Engineering majors.
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