Notable programs
BBA Smeal College of Business (with Supply Chain Management major)
Top-25 nationally ranked undergraduate BBA. The supply chain management major is specifically ranked top-3 in the US (Gartner, US News) with direct pipelines into Walmart, Amazon, Target, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and the broader US industrial logistics sector.
BS Engineering (College of Engineering)
Top-25 nationally ranked engineering college spanning mechanical, materials science, electrical, civil, chemical, and computer engineering. Strong placement into Boeing, Lockheed Martin, GE, ExxonMobil, and the Applied Research Laboratory's federally funded defense research network.
BS Supply Chain and Information Systems (Smeal)
Top-3 US supply chain program (Gartner, US News). Direct recruiting from Walmart, Amazon, Target, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and the broader US industrial logistics sector. Capstone projects with industry partners are core to the curriculum.
BS Mathematics
Eberly College of Science department with strong placement into actuarial science, quantitative finance, and graduate programs. The integrated mathematics-actuarial science track is particularly strong.
BS Computer Science
Growing rapidly with significant 2024-25 expansion. Strong placement into Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and the broader US tech industry. The Applied Research Laboratory provides additional research opportunities in cybersecurity, AI, and applied computing for national security.
BS Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Largest US meteorology program with strong placement into the National Weather Service, NOAA, broadcast meteorology, and atmospheric research. The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences provides interdisciplinary access to climate science, geosciences, and energy programs.
BA Communications (Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications)
Nationally ranked communications program with particularly strong sports broadcasting placement. ESPN, Big Ten Network, regional broadcast networks, and the broader sports media industry recruit heavily.