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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Polymer Processing Certificate

In one year, gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to become a highly specialized operator.

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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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Two students interact with a plastics extrusion machine.

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Company renews commitment to Penn College polymer program

An industry leader has extended its long-standing commitment to the polymer engineering program at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Novatec Inc. – the largest U.S.-owned manufacturer of resin conveying, drying and complete material-handling systems for the plastics processing industry – has renewed for two years its entrustment of resources used by polymer students.

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Kirk Cantor and Keith Vanderlin

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Two retired Penn College faculty granted emeritus status

The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors approved two retired faculty for emeritus status during its Oct. 9 board meeting. Kirk M. Cantor, polymer engineering, and Keith A. Vanderlin, graphic design and art, received this recognition.

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Two students work on a piece of plastics extrusion equipment.

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Penn College offers certificate pathway for high school students

With the support of a National Science Foundation grant, Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering a pathway for high school students to earn 32 college credits and a certificate in polymer processing at no cost.

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