by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in engineering at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Pennsylvania State University - University Park as a strong choice for engineering, coming in at #1 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 1 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 of 43 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 129 |
The following degree levels are granted in engineering at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,620 |
| Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 328 |
| Doctoral | 221 |
This engineering area of study at Pennsylvania State University - University Park breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 328 master’s degrees in engineering.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
Find out more about Pennsylvania State University - University Park tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 146 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 221 doctoral degrees in engineering.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 127 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 1,620 |
| Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 11 |