A few are taught by other individuals with special competency in the particular area of packaging. Hands-on experiences are a very important part of the program, with approximately half of the courses incorporating formal laboratory components, and others using more informal experiences. In addition, the internship experience provides for-credit paid work experience, and is regarded highly by students, prospective employers, and the faculty. Employment prospects after graduation are quite good, with starting salaries consistently in the same range as those of engineering graduates. Students move into a variety of positions, in a variety of types of companies.
Positions range from sales to production to research.
Companies include packaging material manufacturers, converters, and packaging users, as well as associated organizations such as parcel services and government.