NC State University
College of Textiles
2401 Research Drive
Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695
919 515-6637
(office)
919 515-6532(fax)
Polymer & Color Chemistry
What is Polymer and Color Chemistry?
The polymer and color chemistry program
is a new rigorous degree program, modernized
from our former BS in Textile Chemistry. Our students
learn core physical science subjects yet focus in one of a
number of important applied chemistry related fields.
Polymers
Color
Our daily lives are filled with products comprising a multitude
of materials (fibers, plastics, metals), many of which are made
from polymers.
All kinds of materials are colored in some way, either by dyeing, printing, packaging,
or painting, for instance.
Why study polymer and color chemistry?
Exceptional job opportunities
AND Placement!
Polymer and Color Chemistry (formerly textile chemistry) graduates are sought after by diverse companies throughout the United States as well as internationally, from global textile retail companies such as Nike and The Gap, chemical manufacturing companies such as DuPont, Monsanto and Ciba, automotive companies like GM, and even forensic science within the FBI.
Every year, over 90% of our students have full time employment by the time they graduate. Many top US companies visit our campus specifically to hire our students.
Higher than average salaries!
The average starting salary for our students last year was approximately $48,500. The graph below shows the average starting salaries earned at graduation for our graduates in recent years. As you can see, each year our graduates have commanded higher salaries than most chemistry graduates nationwide.
Be a part of a friendly, small department at NC State!
If you are interested in studying science at a large highly rated University but want to be part of a small, friendly department, this program may be for you!
Our student support team is second to none at NCSU.
We see one-on-one mentoring and advising as critical to our education philosophy. The offices of Student Services and Academic Programs work together to provide this support.
Outstanding scholarship opportunities (we have more scholarships per student than any other College at NCSU!)
Coordinates on-campus interviews for summer internships and
permanent jobs
Confidential counseling for on-campus students and industries looking to hire our alumni
Coordinates student team building , university service activities and
social events within the College of Textiles
Flexibility - How about a double degree?
The degree is highly flexible with many electives that allow
students to easily double major (e.g., in Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering) and focus in areas that include:
Color Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Medical Science
Environmental Chemistry
What can a student do with a PCC degree?
A powerful benefit to obtaining a BS in Polymer and Color Chemistry
is its versatility. It allows students to enter a variety of
key industries as well as gain entrance to a large number of
professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, law, etc.,
or any graduate program. The choice a student has to seek employment
directly after graduation remains a strong attraction for this
degree program. We have an established track record of our graduates
being exceptionally successful in all types of ventures. Also,
we anticipate that the number of students graduating with a PCC
degree will increase in the future, but will still be a low number
compared to many traditional BS degrees.
