2027 Best Polymer Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Polymer Chemistry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for polymer chemistry students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Polymer Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Best Schools for Polymer Chemistry in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall polymer chemistry education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Polymer Chemistry

1

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Polymer Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$85,454 Median Starting Salary

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in polymer chemistry. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 14 polymer chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, polymer chemistry degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $85,454. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full polymer chemistry program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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University Of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Polymer Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$44,970 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong polymer chemistry program will find one at University Of Akron Main Campus, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 polymer chemistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, polymer chemistry degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $44,970. Typical student debt for the program is $27,500. More information about a degree in polymer chemistry from University Of Akron Main Campus

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.