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About Packaging Science

A program that focuses on the application of scientific, technological, design, and business principles to the development of packages and packaging materials, including raw material production, conversion of raw materials into usable forms, design, distribution, and post-use recycling and reuse. Includes instruction in principles of packaging, materials sciences, distribution and transportation, engineering and technology, graphic design, packaging regulations, and business and marketing.

While Packaging Science offers degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, the majority of students study towards a Masters degree. Students study Packaging Science all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in New York. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Packaging Science is $61,100.

Popularity of Packaging Science Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Packaging Science degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Packaging Science majors include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Industrial Engineers. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Packaging Science can prepare you for are Postsecondary Teachers, All Other, Industrial Engineers and Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Packaging Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Packaging Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
38
Female Students
14 (36%)
Male Students
24 (63%)
U.S. Nonresident (22, 58%)
White (11, 29%)
Asian (3, 8%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 3%)
Black or African American (1, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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