Washington · Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Best Polymer/Plastics Engineering institutions in Washington, 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
17
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$60,375
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Materials Engineers
$148,500
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
1Western Washington University
Bellingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$60,3751765%$21,656

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
1,240
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$148,500
median $140,810
Best-paying metro
$152,420
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Related careers

Materials Engineers
$148,500 avg · 1,240 jobs
Chemical Engineers
$136,270 avg · 600 jobs

Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Western Washington University tops the list at $60,375. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Materials Engineers earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Materials Engineers in Washington is $148,500 (median $140,810), across about 1,240 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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