Pennsylvania · Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Best Polymer/Plastics Engineering institutions in Pennsylvania, 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
4
offering CIP 14.32
States offered
8
with a program page
Degrees / yr
57
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$71,651
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,912
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Chemical Engineers
$119,510
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport Public · Bachelor's degree
$71,6511253%$27,875

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Chemical Engineers (SOC 17-2041).

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 Chemical Engineers earn in Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
970
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$119,510
median $107,040
Best-paying metro
$130,210
Pittsburgh, PA

Related careers

Chemical Engineers
$119,510 avg · 970 jobs
Materials Engineers
$97,460 avg · 780 jobs

Common questions

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

Which Polymer/Plastics Engineering program in Pennsylvania has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Pennsylvania College of Technology tops the list at $71,651. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Chemical Engineers earn in Pennsylvania?+

The average annual wage for Chemical Engineers in Pennsylvania is $119,510 (median $107,040), across about 970 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 Chemical 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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