Pennsylvania State University Majors

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Information Science/Studies867
Psychology, General807
Finance, General607
Economics, General578
Business/Commerce, General572
Mechanical Engineering545
Accounting491
Biology/Biological Sciences, General448
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other435
Marketing/Marketing Management, General383
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance380
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other378
Computer and Information Sciences, General348
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other322
Civil Engineering, General281
Electrical and Electronics Engineering269
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels267
Exercise Science and Kinesiology266
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies258
Political Science and Government, General245
Human Development and Family Studies, General232
Mathematics, General223
Health/Health Care Administration/Management217
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration213
Industrial Engineering207
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia195
Journalism190
Organizational Behavior Studies187
Labor and Industrial Relations185
Speech Communication and Rhetoric178
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other177
Biological and Physical Sciences173
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other168
International Relations and Affairs158
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse158
Chemical Engineering149
Biochemistry134
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General127
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General124
Computer Engineering, General123
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration118
English Language and Literature, General118
Management Information Systems, General115
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other110
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations104
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician103
Animal Sciences, General99
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering91
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other91
Computer and Information Sciences, Other90
History, General88
Statistics, General88
Architectural Engineering87
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General86
Geology/Earth Science, General83
Pre-Veterinary Studies82
Secondary Education and Teaching81
Mass Communication/Media Studies80
Materials Science77
Social Psychology73
Engineering, Other68
Nutrition Sciences67
Business/Corporate Communications, General65
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other62
Cinematography and Film/Video Production59
Physics, General59
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies58
Spanish Language and Literature58
Chemistry, General56
Sociology, General51
Engineering Science50
Polymer/Plastics Engineering48
Agricultural Engineering47
Nuclear Engineering46
Architecture44
Geography44
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies44
Astronomy43
Food Science43
Natural Resources/Conservation, General43
Philosophy43
Social Sciences, General43
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other41
Petroleum Engineering41
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General40
Business Administration and Management, General40
Art/Art Studies, General39
Landscape Architecture39
Plant Sciences, General38
Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology38
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES36
Development Economics and International Development34
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other33
Computer Software Engineering33
Music, General33
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician32
Computer Science30
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering30
Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician29
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication29
Turf and Turfgrass Management28
AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS27
Forensic Science and Technology27
Engineering, General26
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other24
Actuarial Science23
Anthropology, General23
French Language and Literature22
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other21
Athletic Training/Trainer18
Design and Applied Arts, Other18
Elementary Education and Teaching18
Music Teacher Education18
Structural Engineering18
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES17
Acting16
Graphic Design16
Visual and Performing Arts, General16
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology15
Sustainability Studies15
African-American/Black Studies14
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other14
Forest Sciences and Biology14
Science, Technology and Society14
Chinese Language and Literature13
Environmental Science13
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other12
Landscaping and Groundskeeping12
Art History, Criticism and Conservation11
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics11
Communication and Media Studies, Other11
German Language and Literature11
International Business/Trade/Commerce11
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology11
Business/Managerial Economics10
Mining and Mineral Engineering10
Special Education and Teaching, General10
Agricultural and Extension Education Services9
Humanities/Humanistic Studies9
Italian Language and Literature9
Transportation and Highway Engineering9
Women’s Studies9
Asian Studies/Civilization8
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician8
Public Policy Analysis, General8
American/United States Studies/Civilization7
Japanese Language and Literature7
Art Teacher Education6
Environmental Studies6
Social Studies Teacher Education6
Toxicology6
Comparative Literature5
Photography5
Russian Language and Literature5
Applied Mathematics, General4
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician4
Surveying Engineering4
Archeology3
Creative Writing3
Dance, General3
Foreign Language Teacher Education3
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General3
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing3
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education3
Fine and Studio Arts Management2
Jewish/Judaic Studies2
Latin American Studies1
Medieval and Renaissance Studies1
Music Performance, General1
Advertising0
Agricultural Mechanization, General0
Agricultural Teacher Education0
East Asian Studies0
Forest Technology/Technician0
Horticultural Science0
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other0
Religion/Religious Studies0
Visual and Performing Arts, Other0

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