The Pennsylvania State University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 77(↓14) (Click for schools/majors ranking)
Abbreviation/Alias: Penn State
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Dr. Eric J. Barron (President)
Website: https://www.psu.edu/; Phone: 8148654700
Location: 201 Old Main, University Park, PA, 16802-1503
The Pennsylvania State University Important Facts
The Pennsylvania State University Degrees and Majors
The Pennsylvania State University Ranking and Admission
The Pennsylvania State University Admission Score Requires
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The Pennsylvania State University Students Diversity
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Reference
- The Pennsylvania State University Official Website
- USNews Best Colleges Ranking
- USNews Bset Global Universities Ranking
- THE World University Ranking
- QS World University Ranking
- ARWU World University Ranking
- US Department of Education College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Forward Pathway US College Ranking Database
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The Pennsylvania State University degrees/majors
The Pennsylvania State University major details
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Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | - | ||||
Mass Communication/Media Studies. | - | ||||
Communication and Media Studies, Other. | - | ||||
Journalism. | - | ||||
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | - | ||||
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | - | ||||
Public Relations/Image Management. | - | ||||
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other. | - | ||||
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Psychology, General. | - | ||||
Social Psychology. | - | ||||
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. | - | ||||
Clinical Psychology. | - | ||||
Community Psychology. | - | ||||
School Psychology. | - | ||||
Educational Psychology. | - | ||||
Psychology, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. | - | ||||
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | - | ||||
Homeland Security. | - | ||||
Forensic Science and Technology. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | - | ||||
Biological and Physical Sciences. | - | ||||
Medieval and Renaissance Studies. | - | ||||
Science, Technology and Society. | - | ||||
Nutrition Sciences. | - | ||||
International/Globalization Studies. | - | ||||
Computational Science. | - | ||||
Sustainability Studies. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Astronomy. | - | ||||
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General. | - | ||||
Chemistry, General. | - | ||||
Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | ||||
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. | - | ||||
Physics, General. | - | ||||
Acoustics. | - | ||||
Materials Science. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
Applied Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
Financial Mathematics. | - | ||||
Statistics, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. | - | ||||
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Human Development and Family Studies, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Legal Studies. | - | ||||
Law. | - | ||||
Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Natural Resources/Conservation, General. | - | ||||
Environmental Studies. | - | ||||
Environmental Science. | - | ||||
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other. | - | ||||
Forest Sciences and Biology. | - | ||||
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management. | - | ||||
Forest Technology/Technician. | - | ||||
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. | - | ||||
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | - | ||||
Linguistics. | - | ||||
Comparative Literature. | - | ||||
Chinese Language and Literature. | - | ||||
Japanese Language and Literature. | - | ||||
Russian Language and Literature. | - | ||||
German Language and Literature. | - | ||||
French Language and Literature. | - | ||||
Italian Language and Literature. | - | ||||
Spanish Language and Literature. | - | ||||
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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English Language and Literature, General. | - | ||||
Creative Writing. | - | ||||
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | - | ||||
Humanities/Humanistic Studies. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Community Organization and Advocacy. | - | ||||
Public Administration. | - | ||||
Public Policy Analysis, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Architecture. | - | ||||
Landscape Architecture. | - | ||||
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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History, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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American/United States Studies/Civilization. | - | ||||
Asian Studies/Civilization. | - | ||||
Latin American Studies. | - | ||||
African-American/Black Studies. | - | ||||
Women's Studies. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Philosophy. | - | ||||
Jewish/Judaic Studies. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. | - |
The Pennsylvania State University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
- Engineering School# 22(↓1)-
- Petroleum Engineering# 7(↓2)
- Biological / Agricultural# 8(↓2)
- Materials Engineering# 9(↑1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 10(↓4)
- Mechanical Engineering# 14(↑1)
- Civil Engineering# 15(↓2)
- Aerospace# 17(→)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 18(↓1)
- Chemical Engineering# 21(↓1)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 23(↓3)
- Computer Engineering# 27(↓2)
- Biomedical Engineering# -(↓27)
- Business School# 23(→)+
- Computer Science# 37(→)+
- Nursing School# 39(↓8)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Engineering School# 32(→)-
- Petroleum Engineering# 6(↑1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 10(→)
- Nuclear Engineering# 10(↓1)
- Biological / Agricultural# 11(→)
- Materials Engineering# 11(→)
- Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering# 15(→)
- Mechanical Engineering# 17(↓3)
- Civil Engineering# 19(↓2)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 21(→)
- Computer Engineering# 26(↑1)
- Chemical Engineering# 27(↓3)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 28(↓3)
- Biomedical Engineering# 38(↓4)
- Business School# 37(↓4)+
- Education School# 49(↓8)+
- Higher Education Administration# 3(↑1)
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services# 6(↓2)
- Educational Administration and Supervision# 10(↓3)
- Special Education# 13(↓1)
- Education Policy# 15(↓1)
- Educational Psychology# 15(↓1)
- Secondary Teacher Education# 15(↓2)
- Curriculum and Instruction# 19(↓5)
- Elementary Teacher Education# -(↓16)
- Public Affairs# 72(↓2)
- Law School# 80(↓16)+
- Environmental Law# 55(↓11)
- Health Care Law# 67(↑18)
- Business/Corporate Law# 78(↑15)
- Contracts Law# 87(↑18)
- Clinical Training# 89(↓25)
- Constitutional Law# 97(↓24)
- International Law# 103(↓36)
- Intellectual Property Law# 105(↑16)
- Criminal Law# 108(↑3)
- Tax Law# 109(↓24)
- Trial Advocacy# 189(↓28)
- Dispute Resolution# -(↓56)
- Legal Writing# -(↓115)
- Nursing School# 24(↑6)
- Fine Arts# 64(↑5)+
- Health Specialty+
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
The Pennsylvania State University Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
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Soccer | 389 | 229 |
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 335 | 262 |
Basketball | 328 | 260 |
Baseball | 496 | - |
Volleyball | 54 | 283 |
Softball | - | 258 |
Swimming and Diving (combined) | 65 | 68 |
Golf | 111 | 19 |
Tennis | 70 | 58 |
Football | 125 | - |
Lacrosse | 52 | 30 |
Fencing | 29 | 37 |
Wrestling | 57 | - |
Ice Hockey | 25 | 25 |
Gymnastics | 19 | 22 |
Field Hockey | - | 29 |
Water Polo | 16 | 11 |
Bowling | - | 13 |
NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
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All Track Combined | 301 | 210 |
Basketball | 261 | 211 |
Soccer | 286 | 186 |
Baseball | 453 | - |
Volleyball | 50 | 228 |
Softball | - | 252 |
Swimming and Diving | 68 | 63 |
Football | 122 | - |
Tennis | 67 | 54 |
Golf | 93 | 11 |
Lacrosse | 50 | 51 |
Wrestling | 67 | - |
Ice Hockey | 27 | 26 |
Fencing | 24 | 27 |
Gymnastics | 24 | 15 |
Water Polo | 15 | 16 |
Field Hockey | - | 25 |
Bowling | - | 11 |
NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
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