Quick Facts about PBE

• First paper science program in U.S.: 1920
• Degrees offered: B.S., M.P.S., M.S., Ph.D.
• Programs: Paper Science
  Paper Engineering
  Bioprocess Engineering
• Minors: Management
  Computer & Information Technology
  Construction Management
  Bioprocess Science
  Paper Science
• Credits required for B.S.: 134 or 145
• Undergraduate students: 71
• Students in Internship/ co-op jobs:
• Degrees awarded 1999-2000:
  • B.S.—24
  • M.S., Ph.D. 1
• Average starting salary (2008): $62,000
• Placement by graduation (2008): 100%
• Job Titles:
  • Paper Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Mill Superintendent
  • Applications Specialist
  • Applications Engineer - Paper
  • Technical Sales Representative
  • Supervisor at Paper Mill
  • Plant Engineering Team Leader
• Employer Names: Separate Page
• Number of full-time faculty: 9 (FT), 2 (PT)
• Percent of Faculty with Ph.D.s: 100%
• Faculty-Student Ratio: 8:1
• Research Funding: $1.2 million
• Pilot Paper Machines: 48" and 12"