Polymer Engineering

Be a part of an industry-driven program.

Develop, design, and produce everyday plastic products.

Whether you land on the associate or bachelor degree option, you’ll have an opportunity to dive into extensive hands-on training with industrial-scale processing equipment. Both programs are ABET-accredited, under the Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology (bachelor's) and Plastics and Polymer Technology (associate's) names. Each degree introduces students to the five major plastics processes. The bachelor-level program is designed for future engineers while the associate-degree option lays the groundwork for technical positions within the industry.

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Polymer Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Master the major plastics processes and take the lead as a process, design, or research engineer.

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Polymer Technology (A.A.S.)

Gain the technical skills to become a key player in plastics operations.

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Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Penn College offers injection molding workshop

Nine industry professionals recently spent three days immersed in the Injection Molding Processing Fundamentals Workshop at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Plastics Innovation & Resource Center. Sponsored by Engel Machinery Inc., the three-day course offered a comprehensive overview of injection molding technology.

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Friday, May 30, 2025

Penn College hosts rotational molding workshop

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Plastics Innovation & Resource Center trained 14 industry professionals representing 10 companies during a recent Rotational Molding & Advanced Materials Workshop. Sponsored by M. Holland Co., the two-day session focused on establishing the link between material preparation, molding and final part quality. It also explored the latest advancements in industry-available materials.

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Grant boosts Penn College’s partnership efforts in Lehigh Valley

Pennsylvania College of Technology has been awarded a $50,000 state grant to enhance economic and educational development in the Lehigh Valley. Supported, in-part, by the efforts of state Sen. Nick Miller, D-14, chair of the Senate Minority Policy Committee, and state Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-134, majority chair of the House Education Committee, the grant provides backing to develop and grow workforce, economic and educational partnerships within the region.

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