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#1 #1 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $52,708
#2 #2 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,005 Median Starting Salary $52,021
#3 #3 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,324 Median Starting Salary $54,160
#4 #4 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 603 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,624 Median Starting Salary $52,415
#5 #5 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 204 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,461 Median Starting Salary $58,019
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students...view more	100	71%	10	970 - 1,210	$15,292	$52,708
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college...view more	90	18%	7	1,370 - 1,530	$19,005	$52,021
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those...view more	53	54%	1	1,230 - 1,430	$22,324	$54,160
University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 603 degrees...view more	46	85%	1	1,190 - 1,360	$17,624	$52,415
North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 204 degrees to those...view more	39	96%	1	1,010 - 1,190	$16,461	$58,019

About Polymer Chemistry

A program that focuses on the scientific study of synthesized macromolecules and their interactions with other substances. Includes instruction in molecular bonding theory, polymerization, properties and behavior of unstable compounds, the development of tailored polymers, transition phenomena, and applications to specific industrial problems and technologies.

For all the 58 degrees granted in Polymer Chemistry annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 20 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level in the US, 45% percent identify as women and 55% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Polymer Chemistry, Ohio has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Polymer Chemistry is $45,700.

Popularity of Polymer Chemistry Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Polymer Chemistry majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Chemists, Natural Sciences Managers and Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary. Additionally, Polymer Chemistry graduates may land a top paying job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Polymer Chemistry majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	1,332	17,691	18,552	5%
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,810	991	12,224	12,649	4%
Chemists	$84,680	1,359	17,942	19,055	6%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Polymer Chemistry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

9 (45%)

Male Students

11 (55%)

U.S. Nonresident (13, 65%)

White (4, 20%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 10%)

Hispanic or Latino (1, 5%)

Asian (0, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Black or African American (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Two or more races (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S.

University of Akron Main CampusAkron, OH

71%

10

970–1,210

$15,292

$52,708

#2 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI

18%

7

1,370–1,530

$19,005

$52,021

#3 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S.

University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT

54%

1

1,230–1,430

$22,324

$54,160

#4 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell, MA

85%

1

1,190–1,360

$17,624

$52,415

#5 Best College for Polymer Chemistry in the U.S.

North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND

96%

1

1,010–1,190

$16,461

$58,019

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University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND