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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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Penn College News
05.06.2024
Penn College supports students’ visit to Sekisui Kydex
Seventeen teenagers from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Coal Township spent a day exploring the world of polymer engineering and manufacturing, thanks in part to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The college provided funding support through a PAsmart grant it received last year for the students to visit Sekisui Kydex in Bloomsburg, a renowned thermoplastics manufacturing company.
04.16.2024
Northern Ireland group enjoys local education, industry, culture
A dozen students from North West Regional College, in Northern Ireland, recently wrapped up a two-week visit to Pennsylvania College of Technology, where they sat in on classes and dove into local culture.
04.03.2024
Interdepartmental synergy ‘molds’ opportunity for students
A collaboration between academic departments at Pennsylvania College of Technology is “molding” a unique opportunity for polymer engineering technology students. In the seventh-semester class Building Molds & Dies, students swap three hours a week in their plastics labs for hands-on work in the Larry A. Ward Machining Technologies Center.
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
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
Industry
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Building Construction
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Polymer Engineering
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