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The plastics products industry is the third-largest manufacturing industry* in the country and continues to grow. With an online certificate or master’s degree in polymer engineering from UW–Madison, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge in traditional plastics and specialty polymers to address challenges faced in various industries — from automotive and consumer products to pharmacy and nanotech.

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Master’s degree

Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng

Advance your career with UW–Madison’s online master’s in Polymer Engineering. Learn polymer science, processing, and design—100% online for engineers.

Fall 2026

Deadline: 07/01/26

Tuition

$1,100 per credit, with an automatic $100 per-credit Wisconsin Resident Scholarship.

Credits

30 graduate-level credits

Modality

Online

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Capstone certificate

Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone

Advance your career with UW–Madison’s Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing. Build technical skills in plastics processing—100% online.

Summer 2026

Deadline: 06/01/26

Tuition

$1,300 per credit.

Beginning Fall 2026: $1,100 per credit with an automatic $100 per credit Wisconsin Resident Scholarship.

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Modality

Online

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Master’s degree

Engineering Management MS

Get ahead without putting your life on hold. This interactive, flexible online master’s in engineering management gives you access to expert instructors, applied learning, and a network of peers—all on a schedule that fits your life.

Fall 2026

Deadline: 07/01/26

Tuition

$1,100 per credit, with an automatic $100 per-credit Wisconsin Resident Scholarship.

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Online

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*Data from Society of the Plastics Industry