Ohio · Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Best institutions to study Polymer/Plastics Engineering in Ohio

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
18
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,976
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
70%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Materials Engineers
$116,620
BLS OEWS May 2025

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
1University of Akron Main Campus
Akron Public
952%
2Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Private not-for-profit
987%$27,976

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
1,790
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$116,620
median $106,510
Best-paying metro
$134,600
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Related careers

Materials Engineers
$116,620 avg · 1,790 jobs
Chemical Engineers
$118,710 avg · 1,030 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 $116,620 (median $106,510), across about 1,790 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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