Polymer Chemistry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their polymer chemistry programs.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best polymer chemistry schools.
The school you choose for polymer chemistry can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Polymer Chemistry Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Polymer Chemistry School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Polymer Chemistry Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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No school ranked higher than Pittsburg State University this year for polymer chemistry. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. Pittsburg State University awarded about 16 polymer chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their polymer chemistry degree from Pittsburg State University earn around $50,003 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,669 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Akron Main Campus one of the top schools for polymer chemistry. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. University Of Akron Main Campus awarded about 31 polymer chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Polymer Chemistry graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $44,970 early in their careers. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
