Ohio · Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Best Polymer/Plastics Engineering institutions in Ohio, ranked by earnings

The Polymer/Plastics Engineering program focuses on the design, analysis, and modification of polymer materials. It encompasses various aspects of the petrochemical industry, including polymerization, the structure and characterization of…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 14.32
States offered
8
with a program page
Degrees / yr
32
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,976
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
70%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Materials Engineers
$111,720
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Polymer/Plastics Engineering in Ohio

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Private not-for-profit
1987%$27,976
2University of Akron Main Campus
Akron Public
1352%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.7%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$108,310
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningScienceCritical ThinkingMathematicsSpeaking

What Materials Engineers earn in Ohio

Jobs in Ohio
1,770
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$111,720
median $106,060
Best-paying metro
$132,360
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Related careers

Materials Engineers
$111,720 avg · 1,770 jobs
Chemical Engineers
$117,440 avg · 1,100 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Polymer/Plastics Engineering programs in Ohio.

How much do Materials Engineers earn in Ohio?+

The average annual wage for Materials Engineers in Ohio is $111,720 (median $106,060), across about 1,770 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Polymer/Plastics Engineering program?+

The Polymer/Plastics Engineering program focuses on the design, analysis, and modification of polymer materials. It encompasses various aspects of the petrochemical industry, including polymerization, the structure and characterization of…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, science, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Materials Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +5.7% growth with around 1,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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