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 |