Pennsylvania State University--World Campus

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Engineering Management (Master's Degree) Nuclear Engineering (Master of Engineering) Software Engineering (Master's Degree) Systems Engineering (Master of Engineering)
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Penn State’s online master’s degrees in engineering are identical to the degree programs offered in residence. We offer four graduate degrees in engineering. Courses are typically offered in convenient 5 or 7 week terms. Students usually move through the programs as a cohort, taking only2 years to complete the degree. Learning in a cohort creates a richer environment for collaborating and networking with your peers and faculty, while reinforcing instruction and content.
School type	Public
Terms	Some are semester-based and some are 7 week terms.

Program Offerings

Online master's in engineering degree programs	4
Concentrations with highest demand
Engineering Management Nuclear Other
Concentrations offered
Engineering Management Nuclear Other

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

43

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	29 full-time; 1 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	93% full-time; 0% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	22
Average experience teaching online courses	2 years
National Academy of Engineering members	N/A
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	22 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	21
Maximum class size	35

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	No

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.0 years
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	8 years