1 of 4 paper engineering undergraduate programs in the United States
99%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
—2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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$70K - $80K
median starting salary for College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates
—2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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95%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates are working or continuing their education
—2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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What can I do with a paper engineering bachelor's degree from Western?
The need for paper engineers has never been higher. As consumers increasingly demand sustainable products and packaging, the pulp and paper industry continues to evolve. New developments in the ways trees are grown, harvested and processed and emerging projects such as bio-fuels and bio-polymers are creating opportunities in virtually every area of engineering and manufacturing.
Recent graduates have taken roles as:
- Process engineer
- Project implementation engineer
- Application engineer
- Project engineer
- Leadership Development Program engineer
Among the companies they work for are:
- Graphic Packaging International
- Packaging Corporation of America
- Axchem
- Billerud
- Kimberly Clark
- Solenis
Are there scholarships available to me?
Yes! A number of scholarships are available for students enrolled in paper engineering at Western, including a growing scholarship program from the WMU Paper Technology Foundation. We encourage you to apply for all scholarships that match your interests, career goals and financial or academic needs.
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What will I do in the paper engineering program?
As a paper engineering student, you will study process engineering, product development, research, environmental compliance, sales and marketing, operations and general management. In addition to your coursework, you'll find endless opportunities to achieve your goals.
- Adding just 5 courses to your program will earn you a double major in both chemical and paper engineering.
- Paid internships and co-op programs give you practical hands-on experience.
- Merit scholarships to help you with your college expenses.
- Jobs waiting for you upon graduation, with some of the highest salaries in engineering fields!
Core courses
- Chemical Engineering and Computation
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Computer Modeling and Simulation
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Plant Economics and Project Design
- Environmental Engineering
What have other students achieved?
Fast track your learning with an accelerated master's
Undergraduate student can access more learning and save time in our accelerated master鈥檚 program. Weave graduate courses (up to 12 credits) into your undergraduate degree in paper engineering from WMU, and earn your B.S. in engineering and M.S. in Printing and Paper Science.
