Quick Facts about PBE

• First paper science program in U.S.: 1920
• Degrees offered: B.S., M.P.S., M.S., Ph.D.
• Undergraduate Programs:
  • Paper Science
  • Paper Engineering
  • Bioprocess Engineering
• Minors:
  • Bioprocess Science
  • Computer & Information Technology
  • Management
  • Paper Science
• Graduate Programs
  • Bioprocessing (Advanced Certificate)
  • Paper and Bioprocess Engineering (M.P.S., M.S., Ph.D.)
    • Bioprocess Engineering
    • Paper Engineering
    • Biomaterial Engineering
  • Sustainable Engineering Management (M.P.S.)
    • Bioprocess Engineering
    • Paper Engineering
• International Opportunities:
  • China (Sichuan University, Beijing University of Chemical Technology)
  • Germany (Munich Univerisity of Applied Science)
• Credits required for B.S.: 126 - 130
• Undergraduate students (Fall 2011):
  • Undergraduate students: 81
  • Graduate students: 38
• Degrees awarded 2010-2011:
  • Undergraduate - 12
  • Advanced Certificate - 5
  • Graduate - 5
• Average starting salary (B.S.) (2010-2011): $65,000
• Placement by graduation (B.S.) (2010-2011): 100%
  • Industrial Positions - 67% of graduates
  • Graduate School - 33% of graduates
• Job Titles:
  • Paper Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Mill Superintendent
  • Applications Specialist
  • Applications Engineer - Paper
  • Technical Sales Representative
  • Supervisor at Paper Mill
  • Plant Engineering Team Leader
• Post-Graduate Fields of Study:
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Medical School
• Employer Names: Separate Page
• Number of full-time faculty: 9 (FT), 1 (PT)
• Percent of Faculty with Ph.D.s: 100%
• Faculty-Student Ratio (undergraduate): 9:1
• Research Funding: $1.2 million