College Degree Plastics Engineering Technology
Type:
Bachelor of Science
College:
Technology
Career Pathway:
Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
The Ferris State University Plastics program is the largest and most respected undergraduate program in the United States. The Bachelor's program was started in 1982 and continues to fill a great need in the growing plastics industry for technically trained personnel. About 1.3 million people across the country work in plastics, making it our fourth largest industry. Ferris accredited college graduates gain immediate status as recognized technical leaders.
This innovative program provides students with a background that includes topics such as processing, material testing and properties, and mold and product design. Classes emphasize hands-on learning, using the same type of equipment that is currently used in industry. An exceptional 85 percent of our Plastics Engineering Technology students receive their accredited degree.
The plastics industry has long shown support for the Ferris Plastics Technology program, even sponsoring the construction of the Plastics Building, which in 1998 was expanded into the National Elastomer Center with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms. Many companies actively support us by donating equipment and materials, making on-campus presentations and sponsoring field trips to their facilities.
Plastics Engineering Students also serve two paid internships in industry for a minimum of ten weeks each, gaining valuable firsthand experience before graduation. Some out-of-state companies even pay room and board in addition to salary to attract our interns. The internship helps college students decide what type of position they would most enjoy after graduation.
After completing the Plastics Engineering Technology program, plastics engineering students are immediately employable by the plastics industry. There is consistent 100 percent placement of our Plastics Engineering Technology graduates. Plastics Engineering graduates usually start in engineering positions such as process, product or project engineer, quality control engineer or technical sales representative. Many of our graduates have attained management positions throughout the plastics industry. Plastics Engineering graduates should make approximately $45,000 per year at graduation and with ten years' experience can make $70,000 per year or more.
Students entering the Plastics Engineering Technology program must have completed the Plastics Technology program at Ferris or an equivalent A.A.S. program at another institution. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, a minimum 2.5 GPA in math requirements and a minimum 2.7 GPA in Plastics courses.
The Plastics Engineering Technology program at Ferris leads to a bachelor of science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA in core classes, in the major and overall. Plastics Engineering Students must complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.
National Elastomer Center
Ferris State University
919 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2277
Phone: 231-591-2640
About Ferris State University: College classes including our Plastics Engineering Technology Program, are taught at all levels by professional teachers, not graduate assistants. College students at Ferris State University, including our Plastics Engineering Technology Program students, study in more than 170 different college educational programs - including doctorate degrees, masters degrees, bachelor's degrees and associate degree programs.
Seven of the Ferris' Michigan colleges are based in Big Rapids, Michigan - Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy and Technology. Ferris' College of Professional and Technological studies, and Kendall College of Art and Design are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. College courses are also offered at several Michigan College campus sites through the Ferris State University Center for Extended Learning.
Approximately 220 student organizations are active on our Michigan college campus, encompassing everything from Plastics Engineering, the Accounting Club, Chess Club to Men's and Women's Rugby; Bulldog Radio to the Juggling Club; and the Dead Poet's Society to the Paintball Club.
The wide range of student organizations and academic support groups caters to support Plastics Engineering students social, athletic, political, academic, performing arts, and additional interests. Ferris State University continues to be a top technical and professional academic institution, providing accredited college education to make its Plastics Engineering students are immediately employable upon graduation.
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