Overview

The B.S. Plastics Engineering Technology program at Ferris State University 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 third largest industry. Ferris graduates gain immediate status as recognized technical leaders.

This innovative program provides students with a background that includes topics such as plastics processing, polymer material testing and properties, and product development. Classes emphasize hands-on learning, using the same type of equipment that is currently used in industry. An exceptional 80 percent of the entering students receive their degree.

Career Prospects

After completing the Plastics Engineering Technology program, students are immediately employable by the plastics industry. There is consistent virtually 100 percent placement of our graduates.

B.S. graduates usually start in engineering positions such as process, product or project engineer, quality control engineer or technical sales representative. Many graduates have attained management positions throughout the plastics industry.

B.S. graduates should make approximately $65,000 per year at graduation and with ten years' experience can make $100,000 per year or more.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Survey of Plastics and Elastomer Technology

Plastics Product Manufacturing

Processing

Robotics

Industrial Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

132 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Big Rapids, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science View 196 other Bachelors in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Plastics Engineering Technology, BS degree is only open to students who meet the Transfer Student Admission Requirements below.
High school students interested in this program may apply to the Plastics/Polymer Technology, AAS program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23884 USD / year

≈ 23884 USD / year
Out-of-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year

Additional Details

US residents and Canadians pay the same amount

Living costs

Big Rapids

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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