A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using industrial polymers. Includes instruction in the principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization and plastic manufacturing processes and equipment, design and operational testing procedures, equipment maintenance and repair procedures, safety procedures, applications to specific products, and report preparation.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris State University | 100 | 2% | $23,194 |
| 2 | Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | 74 | 3% | $7,104 |
| 3 | Hennepin Technical College | 44 | 3% | $7,248 |
| 4 | Everett Community College | 39 | 2% | $18,204 |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 24 | 1% | $30,552 |
| 6 | Grand Rapids Community College | 23 | 1% | $4,743 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | 22 | 1% | $33,152 |
| 8 | Spokane Community College | 21 | 1% | $4,681 |
| 9 | Pittsburg State University | 18 | 1% | $19,902 |
| 10 | Shawnee State University | 17 | 2% | $23,148 |
| 11 | IYRS School of Technology & Trades | 13 | 18% | N/A |
| 12 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | 9 | 1% | $5,222 |
| 13 | Peninsula College | 8 | 1% | $5,323 |
| 14 | The Landing School | 7 | 13% | $23,556 |
| 15 | Eastern Michigan University | 6 | 0% | $26,196 |
| 16 | Davis Technical College | 6 | 0% | N/A |
| 17 | Northwest State Community College | 5 | 1% | $6,207 |
| 18 | Schoolcraft College | 5 | 0% | $5,332 |
| 19 | Mid Michigan College | 4 | 1% | $5,892 |
| 20 | Olympic College | 3 | 0% | $18,621 |
| 21 | Elgin Community College | 2 | 0% | $4,679 |
| 22 | Skagit Valley College | 2 | 0% | $18,000 |
| 23 | Cerritos College | 2 | 0% | $3,200 |
| 24 | Somerset Community College | 1 | 0% | $5,248 |
| 25 | Terra State Community College | 1 | 0% | $19,576 |
| 26 | Mount Wachusett Community College | 1 | 0% | $6,948 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.