Packaging Science

A program that focuses on the application of scientific, technological, design, and business principles to the development of packages and packaging materials, including raw material production, conversion of raw materials into usable forms, design, distribution, and post-use recycling and reuse. Includes instruction in principles of packaging, materials sciences, distribution and transportation, engineering and technology, graphic design, packaging regulations, and business and marketing.

Degree Statistics

This program is offered at 13 institutions across the United States, with a total of 1161 degrees awarded annually.

Bachelor's Degrees

316

degrees awarded

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

7

certificates awarded

Master's Degrees

61

degrees awarded

Doctoral Degrees

3

degrees awarded

Other Awards

774

awards given

Top Schools for Packaging Science

These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.

Rank Institution Degrees
1 Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
540
2 Clemson University
Clemson, SC
156
3 Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
129
4 University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI
114
5 Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY
81
6 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
51
7 San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
24
8 University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
21
9 Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
18
10 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
18
11 Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA
3
12 Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
3
13 Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN
3