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Major Overview for Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

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Overview for Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

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.

Careers for Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician Majors

A major in Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

Top 6 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
22
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$16,448
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
15
(1.4%)
Minimally Selective$10,148
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
14
(0.5%)
Minimally Selective$13,341
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
7
(1.4%)
Open Admissions$20,020
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH
6
(1.4%)
Open Admissions$14,682
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
3
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$15,332
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.