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
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The Pennsylvania State University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $15,890  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $25,574 |
| Room and Board | $12,744 | Under Students | 73,476人 |
| Graduation Rate | 52.6% | Retension Rate | 86.9% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 15:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 54:46 |
| Athletic Association | NCAA、NAIA、NSCAA ≫ Big Ten Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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The Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University Important Facts Trends
The Pennsylvania State University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
The Pennsylvania State University degrees/majors
The Pennsylvania State University major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduate or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. | - | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | - | ||||
| Homeland Security. | - | ||||
| Forensic Science and Technology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Applied Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Financial Mathematics. | - | ||||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. | - | ||||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies. | - | ||||
| Law. | - | ||||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | - | ||||
| Creative Writing. | - | ||||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | - | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | - | ||||
| Public Administration. | - | ||||
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture. | - | ||||
| Landscape Architecture. | - | ||||
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | ||||
| Jewish/Judaic Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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