Paper Science & Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their paper science & engineering programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for paper science & engineering students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Paper Science & Engineering School
The paper science & engineering program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Paper Science & Engineering Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Paper Science & Engineering Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Paper Science & Engineering Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
Our analysis ranked Western Michigan University the best school in the country for a degree in paper science & engineering. This large public university is located in the city of Kalamazoo. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Western Michigan University awarded about 20 paper science & engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the paper science & engineering program make about $86,401 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,379.
See the full paper science & engineering program report for Western Michigan University
Paper Science & Engineering Related Rankings by Major
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
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 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).
