Program Overview

Chemical Technology - Polymer at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The Chemical Technology - Polymer program from Cerritos College is designed to bridge the technical training in process controls and plastic with the academic theoretical and practical laboratory skills of chemistry. The goal is to provide students with training to move directly into the workforce in industries such as plastics, petrochemical, pharma, rubber, aerospace, water management.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $44,000 to $138,000 with an average salary of $83,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to change little nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Chemical Technicians
  • Education Level: Associate's degree
  • Job Growth: +3.2%
  • Average Salary: $61,000
  • Salary Range: $46,000 - $72,000
• Chemical Engineers
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +8.1%
  • Average Salary: $120,000
  • Salary Range: $94,000 - $138,000
• Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -5.5%
  • Average Salary: $56,000
  • Salary Range: $44,000 - $62,000
• Chemical Plant and System Operators
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -3.2%
  • Average Salary: $96,000
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $111,000

Program Map

Certificate of Achievement

• 19.0 Units
• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Program Pathway

• Fall 2024: 1st Term
  • 4.0 UNITS
  • MAJ CHEM 110: Elementary Chemistry (4.0 Units)
  • MILE Department Information
• Spring 2025: 2nd Term
  • 7.0 UNITS
  • MAJ CHEM 111: General Chemistry (5.0 Units)
  • MAJ ET 103: Industrial Process Control (2.0 Units)
• Fall 2025: 3rd Term
  • 8.0 UNITS
  • MAJ CHEM 112: General Chemistry (5.0 Units)
  • MAJ ENGT 111: Plastics Technology (3.0 Units)