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School of Engineering

The School of Engineering is ranked among the Top 50 undergraduate engineering programs nationwide. Why? State-of-the-art facilities, award-winning faculty, both engineering and engineering technology program offerings, small class sizes, emphasis on meaningful student design and research experiences, and superior internship and job placement are just a few of the reasons.

The School of Engineering is partnered with the Black School of Business to give engineering and engineering technology students unique multidisciplinary learning experiences that are highly valued by global employers.

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Program Spotlight: Software Engineering

In the Software Engineering program at Penn State Behrend, students work in teams, gain hands-on experience, and systematically apply science and engineering approaches to develop and improve software systems in economical, reusable, and extendable ways.

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Bachelor's Degrees

The School of Engineering offers ten four-year degrees.

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Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Management

Designed specifically to meet the needs of industry, the Master of Manufacturing Management (MMM) program approaches manufacturing as a global enterprise. Students in the program work to build a unique set of engineering, business, and quality skills that combine with the communication and emotional intelligence expertise needed to be an effective leader.

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Other Degrees and Programs

Tailor your engineering or engineering technology degree – with a minor or certificate – to meet your unique career goals.