Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician

STEM • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

What is it about?

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.

Numbers at a glance

710th
Popular nationwide
-
Search Rank on O's List
3
Colleges offer it
84
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
74
Women
10

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Ferris State University54
Shawnee State University16
Pittsburg State University14
Average public university graduating class: 28 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates

O's Insights on Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician

  • Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 5 years after being stable prior to that.
  • 100% of graduates come from public universities.

Related Majors