The Ferris Plastics program is the largest and one of the most respected undergraduate program in the United States. The B.S. program was started in 1982 and continues to fill a great need in the growing plastics industry for technically trained personnel. About 1.3 million people across the country work in plastics, making it our fourth largest industry. Ferris graduates gain immediate status as recognized technical leaders. This innovative program provides students with a background that includes topics such as plastics process, material testing and properties, and product development. Classes emphasize hands-on learning, using the same type of equipment that is currently used in industry. An exceptional 80 percent of the entering students receive their degree.