Academic Life at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 14 students per faculty member, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 59% of instructors full time, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington can choose from 31 majors with reported graduates spanning 17 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,634 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (77% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington — regional and program accreditation status