Field of study · CIP 14.32
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Offered at 27 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 9 | $74,572 | $91,578 | $27,000 |
| Master's | 7 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 8 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MA | $80,343 | $101,891 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Western Washington University | WA | $71,306 | $95,311 | — |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | PA | $74,572 | $91,578 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $74,572 | $91,578 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | PA | $74,572 | $91,578 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | PA | $71,056 | — | $27,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MA | $94,034 | $118,020 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Civil EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $89,879Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $104,754Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $96,217Engineering, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,855Engineering, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $92,793Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $99,147Computer EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $115,326Materials EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,394
Quick answers
- How much do polymer/plastics engineering graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in polymer/plastics engineering reports median earnings of $74,572. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
