Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Massachusetts-Lowell · Lowell, MA

CIP 14.32

$77,114Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$100,428Median earnings 4 years after

$96,500Median earnings 5 years after

$27,000Median federal debt

32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Polymer/Plastics Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn a median of $77,114 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,919 four years after graduating (middle half: $79,614–$107,159). Median debt is $27,000, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Polymer/Plastics Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell make?

The median salary is $77,114 one year after graduation and $96,500 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.