Best Schools for Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Polymer/Plastics Engineering graduates earn a median of $90,779 within four years of graduating, ranking #10 out of 283 tracked majors — 45% above the median across all fields. There are 6 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 219 recent graduates.

Earnings for Polymer/Plastics Engineering vary little between colleges — $87,636 to $100,428 from bottom to top. That is the usual pattern: the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$90,779

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#10

of 283 Majors

219

Graduates

Polymer/Plastics Engineering by State

Top Polymer/Plastics Engineering Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public

$92,439

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

1yr: $55,793 (24)

Acceptance: 91.3%

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public

$88,102

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 84.7%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

$63,749

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 50.5%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering $72,650 Mining and Mineral Engineering $72,531 Construction Engineering $71,301 Systems Engineering $70,711 Computer Engineering $70,196 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,341

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Polymer/Plastics Engineering?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks #1 for Polymer/Plastics Engineering with median graduate earnings of $100,428 within four years of graduating. There are 6 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Polymer/Plastics Engineering graduates earn?

Polymer/Plastics Engineering graduates earn an average of $90,779 within four years of graduating. This is 45% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $87,636 to $100,428 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Polymer/Plastics Engineering program?

The average acceptance rate across Polymer/Plastics Engineering programs is 76.9%. The most selective program is at Auburn University with a 50.5% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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