About

Our numbers are a direct result of the hard work of our talented students that come from across the country and around the globe to be guided by our faculty who have been recognized as leaders by national academies, professional societies, and across Penn State. In partnership, our faculty and students take part in the discoveries and decisions that will shape all our futures.

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Undergraduate degree

Accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
  • Undergraduate minors: Electronic and Photonic Materials Minor and Polymer Science

Graduate degrees offered in MatSE:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Accelerated M.S. in MatSE
• Computational Materials Doctoral Minor

Additional Materials Programs at Penn State:

• Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S. and M.Eng)
• Additive Manufacturing and Design Graduate Certificate

Mission statement

Develop leaders in materials science and engineering, generate scientific discoveries, and enable new technology opportunities that serve 21st century societal needs through educational innovations, ground-breaking research, entrepreneurial pursuits, and community outreach. Read more