Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

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Degrees Offered Associate's Degree: Bachelor's Degree: Master's Degree: Professional Degree: Doctoral Degree: Faculty and Class Size Student / Faculty Ratio: 12.6 to 1 % of Classes by Size 2-9 Students: 23% 10-19 Students: 39% 20-29 Students: 24% 30-39 Students: 12% 40-49 Students: 2% 50-99 Students: 1% 100 or More Students: 0% Freshman Retention / Graduation Rates % of Students that Returned after Freshman Year: 76% % of Students who Graduated in: 4 Years: 21% 5 Years: 44% 6 Years: 48% Special Study Options Accelerated program Cross-registration Distance Learning Double major Dual enrollment English as a Second Language (ESL) Honors Program Independent study Internships ROTC   Army   Navy   Air Force Student-designed major Study Abroad Teacher Certification Weekend College

Most Popular Degrees Major Category % of Bachelor's Degrees 1.   Security and protective services 38% 2.   Business, management, marketing, and related support services 32% 3.   Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 14% 4.   Computer and information sciences and support services 12% 5.   English language and literature/letters 4% Required Courses Arts/Fine Arts Computer Literacy English (Including Composition) Foreign Languages History Humanities Mathematics Philosophy Sciences (Biological or Physical) Social Science Student Services Remedial Services Counseling Services Employment Services for Current Students College Credit Dual Credit Credit for Life Experiences Advanced Placement

Major Category/Major Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies American/United States Studies/Civilization         Business, management, marketing, and related support services Business Administration and Management, General         Business/Commerce, General         Computer and information sciences and support services Information Science/Studies       Engineering technologies/technicians Biomedical Technology/Technician         Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician         Surveying Technology/Surveying         Telecommunications Technology/Technician

Major Category/Major Engineering Manufacturing Engineering         English language and literature/letters English Language and Literature, General         Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies       Security and protective services Criminal Justice/Safety Studies