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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 highest percentage of Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
 26
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$15,900 
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
 7
(1.3%)
Open Admissions$14,820 
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH
 3
(1.1%)
Open Admissions$10,176 
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Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
 11
(1.0%)
Less Selective$12,576 
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
 11
(0.4%)
Less Selective$17,166 
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
 6
(0.2%)
Less Selective$21,464 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.