Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Prepares you to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of synthesized macromolecular compounds and their application to specific engineering uses, including the development of industrial materials with tailored properties, the design of lightweight structural components, the use of liquid or solid polymers, and the analysis and control of polymerization processes.
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College options
Where to study it
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College PA | 36 | 96% | $21,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell MA | 32 | 85% | $12,000 |
| Western Washington University WA | 21 | 91% | $18,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University OH | 11 | 29% | $21,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout WI | 9 | 85% | $13,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi MS | 7 | 99% | $23,000 |