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Paper Engineering Degree at SUNY ESF
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Paper engineers develop and manufacture sustainable products for society.
What can do you do with a paper engineering degree? You can design the next generation of sustainable packaging, tackle the recycling crisis, or invent sustainable alternatives for everything from plastic straws to brake pads. A specialization of chemical engineering, paper engineering focuses on development and manufacturing of products made of sustainable, renewable paper and pulp fiber.
Join a community of passionate peers — become a green engineer!
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Program DetailsWhy Paper Engineering?
Not Your Ordinary Degree!
The PE program is supported by industry partners who help many students graduate debt-free.
In 2019, paper engineering graduates earned an average starting salary over $70K.
What Can I Expect?
As a PE student at ESF, you will work through a chemical engineering-based curriculum with outstanding faculty in a facility dedicated to PE education and research. Summer and co-op employment—paid at full industry rates—will help shape your personal purpose and the direction of your engineering career.
Paper and Beyond
Paper engineers develop lightweight, environment-friendly and renewable fiber-based packaging, personal care items, healthcare products, etc., but they are also found at companies like Amazon and Tesla, working on automotive, building, and aircraft components, advanced battery and energy storage technologies, packaging-on-demand solutions, and much more. A PE degree is a ticket to a bright future!