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2026 Best Polymer & Plastics Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region

1 Colleges in the United States
32 Polymer & Plastics Engineering Degrees Awarded
$61,752 Avg Early-Career Salary

Polymer & Plastics Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for polymer & plastics engineering students.

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Best Schools for Polymer & Plastics Engineering in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall polymer & plastics engineering education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Polymer & Plastics Engineering

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Case Western Reserve University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in polymer & plastics engineering. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 19 polymer & plastics engineering degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Graduates of the polymer & plastics engineering program make about $74,459 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106. Get the full polymer & plastics engineering details for Case Western Reserve University

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University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best polymer & plastics engineering schools. University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron. About 52% of students finish within six years. University Of Akron Main Campus awarded about 13 polymer & plastics engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the polymer & plastics engineering program make about $49,045 in their early career. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,347 in student loans. Read more about the polymer & plastics engineering program at University Of Akron Main Campus

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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