School of Engineering

A Top 30 Engineering School

—U.S. News & World Report, 2018 rankings

The School of Engineering is ranked among the best 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: Industrial Engineering

Are you curious about how complex engineering systems and processes work, as well as business and human psychology and behavior? Penn State Behrend’s B.S. in Industrial Engineering might be a good fit for you. Industrial engineers bring people, resources, and technology together to improve systems and processes in ways that also reduce costs, increase efficiency and productivity, assure quality, and satisfy customer expectations.

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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. Watch an MMM overview video to learn about the program.

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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.

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Visit Us

The best way to see if any college is right for you is to visit campus. Penn State Behrend hosts one major Saturday visitation event each semester, plus individual appointments most weekdays. Can’t make it to campus? Take our virtual 360-degree tour.

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