Virginia · Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Best Polymer/Plastics Engineering institutions in Virginia, 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
1
offering CIP 14.32
States offered
8
with a program page
Degrees / yr
6
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
86%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Chemical Engineers
$139,270
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Polymer/Plastics Engineering in Virginia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg Public
686%

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 Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
1,020
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$139,270
median $132,550
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Chemical Engineers
$139,270 avg · 1,020 jobs
Materials Engineers
$113,550 avg · 620 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Chemical Engineers earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Chemical Engineers in Virginia is $139,270 (median $132,550), across about 1,020 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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