2024 Best Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools

When it comes to popularity, an associate degree in plastics & polymer engineering technology sits in the middle of the road, ranking #480 out of 1020 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 46 associate degrees in plastics & polymer engineering technology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to plastics & polymer engineering technology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other plastics & polymer engineering technology students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized plastics & polymer engineering technology related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for plastics & polymer engineering technology students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in plastics & polymer engineering technology.

Top Schools for an Associate in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Tech

1

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Annual Graduates

Ferris State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in plastics & polymer engineering technology. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in plastics & polymer engineering technology from Ferris State University

2

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Pennsylvania College of Technology if you wish to pursue an associate degree in plastics & polymer engineering technology. Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in plastics & polymer engineering technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology

3

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in plastics & polymer engineering technology. Located in the rural area of Wichita, WSU Tech is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in plastics & polymer engineering technology from Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology by Region

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Rocky Mountains
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Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology Related Rankings by Major

Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology is one of 8 different types of Industrial Production Technology programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Plastics and Polymer Engineering Tech

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Manufacturing Engineering Technology	1,339
Industrial Technology	1,106
Other Industrial Production Technologies	597
Welding Engineering Technology	64
Metallurgical Technology	60
Chemical Engineering Technology	23
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to ICAPlants. More about our data sources and methodologies.