When you study at Penn College, your instructors will do more than know your name. They'll get to know you. Experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your success, Penn College faculty are here to support your academic journey.
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 and introduce 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.
Explore our programs
Polymer Engineering Technology (B.S.)
Master the major plastics processes and take the lead as a process, design, or research engineer.
Polymer Technology (A.A.S.)
Gain the technical skills to become a key player in plastics operations.
Minors & Immersions
Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Oct 5
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, October 59 AM - 3 PM
Nov 3
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, November 39 AM - 3 PM
Pre-College Programs
Define your future
There are lots of ways to explore your future across all types of majors from nursing to culinary.
Get a taste of tomorrow
- Stay and learn on campus over your summer break
- Explore a variety of career options
- Experience our hands-on approach to education
- Earn up to $2,000 in Penn College scholarships
Our People
Here for you every step of the way
Penn College News
07.02.2024
Penn College polymer training attracts diverse professionals
Two recent workshops conducted by the renowned Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology delivered training to 23 professionals representing 15 companies, six states, Canada and Costa Rica. The five-day Injection Molding Processing Series offered a comprehensive examination of injection molding technology, and the two-day Extrusion Die Design Workshop introduced die design principles for all major extrusion processes.
06.26.2024
Penn College thermoforming training enhances workforce
The polymer technology workforce received a boost, thanks to recent training hosted by the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
06.24.2024
Penn College polymer engineering student receives scholarship
A foundation supporting packaging and processing education throughout North America has awarded a $5,000 scholarship to a Pennsylvania College of Technology polymer engineering student.
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Industry
CMT Materials
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Polymer Engineering
Industry
B. Braun Medical
Accounting & Business Administration
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Electrical
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Information Technology
Polymer Engineering
Surgical Technology
Industry
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Building Construction
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Polymer Engineering
Industry
SEKISUI KYDEX
Polymer Engineering
Electrical
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Accounting & Business Administration
Industry
Leviton Manufacturing Co, Inc.
Building Automation Engineering
Electrical
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Polymer Engineering
Workforce Development