by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Lowell ranks among other schools offering degrees in polymer engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #2 on College Factual's Best Schools for polymer engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in polymer & plastics engineering. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in polymer engineering from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #1 most popular school for polymer engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in polymer engineering in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of polymer engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell is $77,114. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $71,651 for all polymer engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Lowell was $1,445 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in polymer engineering from UMass Lowell. About 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in polymer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UMass Lowell polymer engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
Polymer Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Lowell make a median salary of $89,021 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allpolymer engineering master's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 polymer engineering majors earned their master's degree from UMass Lowell. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in polymer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the polymer engineering majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 219 |
| Electrical Engineering | 165 |
| Computer Engineering | 120 |
| Civil Engineering | 94 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.