Polymer/Plastics Engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates in polymer/plastics engineering earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Compares for Polymer/Plastics Engineering
All 6 colleges reporting polymer/plastics engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $100,428 | $88,437 | #5 | $77,114 |
| 2 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $92,439 | $85,024 | #6 | $60,375 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | $88,433 | $89,937 | #2 | $71,651 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $88,102 | $91,674 | #1 | $75,800 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $87,636 | $89,127 | #3 | $68,438 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $87,636 | $89,127 | #4 | $68,438 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus polymer/plastics engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,438 one year after graduating and $87,636 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rank for polymer/plastics engineering?
Among 6 colleges reporting earnings for polymer/plastics engineering graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is polymer/plastics engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for polymer/plastics engineering ($92,919), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.