Students with an associates degree in plastics from Ferris or other institutions are given the opportunity to greatly enhance their career opportunities and improve their earnings potential. Excellent salaries are offered by employers ranging from small companies to international corporations. Fundraising supports trips to periodic national plastics conventions and expositions.
Admission is competitive.
Application must be submitted before March 1 for admission to the program in the following fall semester. Graduates must complete all Ferris general education requirements as outlined in the General Education section of the University catalog. This program was created in response to a void identified by the rubber industry, which is a major contributor to the program. FSU associate degree graduates and university transfers are given an opportunity to continue their rubber education. Above average salaries are expected to be offered by employers ranging from small companies to international corporations.