Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using industrial polymers. Includes instruction in the principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization and plastic manufacturing processes and equipment, design and operational testing procedures, equipment maintenance and repair procedures, safety procedures, applications to specific products, and report preparation.
- Schools offering
- 17
- Annual completions
- 88
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $79k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using industrial polymers. Includes instruction in the principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization and plastic manufacturing processes and equipment, design and operational testing procedures, equipment maintenance and repair procedures, safety procedures, applications to specific products, and report preparation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$79k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$79k
Bachelor's
$80k
Top colleges for Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | 3 | 22 | 25 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Shawnee State University | Portsmouth, OH | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| Everett Community College | Everett, WA | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood, WA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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