Here is an overview of this program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Massachusetts-Lowell among the top schools in the country for polymer & plastics engineering, ranked #4 out of 7 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for polymer & plastics engineering at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in polymer & plastics engineering.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is among the very best schools in the country for polymer & plastics engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Polymer & Plastics Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,493 a year. This is higher than $77,628, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, polymer & plastics engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,991, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,078 | $35,544 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 74% of polymer & plastics engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of polymer & plastics engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a bachelor’s in polymer & plastics engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell granted 19 bachelor’s completions in polymer/plastics engineering in the latest year of data — 26% to women and 74% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 33 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 5 |