1 of 4 paper engineering undergraduate programs in the United States
99%
$70K - $80K
95%
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?
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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