2026 Best Polymer Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools

Polymer Chemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best polymer chemistry schools.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Polymer Chemistry Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Polymer Chemistry in the United States

See the highest-ranked polymer chemistry schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Polymer Chemistry

1

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

16 Polymer Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$50,003 Median Starting Salary

Pittsburg State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best polymer chemistry schools. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 polymer chemistry students who graduated with this degree at Pittsburg State University in the most recent data year. Polymer Chemistry graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,669 to complete this degree. See the full polymer chemistry program report for Pittsburg State University

2

University Of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Polymer Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$44,970 Median Starting Salary

University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best polymer chemistry schools. This large public university is located in the city of Akron. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 14 polymer chemistry degrees were awarded at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent year. Polymer Chemistry graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $44,970 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in polymer chemistry from University Of Akron Main Campus

Other Polymer Chemistry Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.