BS Industrial Engineering at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The undergraduate program in Industrial Engineering, recognized as the first of its kind globally, boasts a rich tradition of delivering a robust, technical, and hands-on education in the design, control, and operation of manufacturing processes and systems. The curriculum offers a comprehensive education in manufacturing, operations research, ergonomics, and service, grounded in a solid foundation of mathematics, physical and engineering sciences, and enriched by extensive laboratory and industrial experiences.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Duration: minimum 129 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 129 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Experimental Chemistry I, Stochastic Models in Operations Research, Simulation Modeling for Decision Support, Service Systems Engineering, Capstone Design Project, Matrices.

Career pathways

An undergraduate degree in industrial engineering from Penn State is beneficial in a number of sectors, from finance and banking to manufacturing and material handling to ergonomics and workplace safety to a wide variety of industries within the service world (including theme parks, call centers, hospitals, etc.). Industrial engineers also have an attractive background to a number of graduate degrees that would compliment their skills including engineering design, operations research, mechanical engineering, supply chain management, business management, and more. .

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Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, students must satisfy the following requirements by the end of the semester during which the admission to major process is carried out. 29-55 graded Penn State credits (excludes transfer and AP credits) Completed with a C or better the following courses: EDSGN 100 , CHEM 110 , MATH 140 , MATH 141 , and PHYS 211 Attained at least a 2.6 cumulative grade point average * In the event that the major is under enrollment control, a higher minimum cumulative grade-point average is likely to be needed and students must be enrolled in the College of Engineering or Division of Undergraduate Studies at the time of confirming their major choice.

Domestic applicants: USD 26,778 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), 'Business & Engineering Programs' rate band. Pennsylvania resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (the schedule's non-PA column includes intern Source

International applicants: USD 52,656 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), 'Business & Engineering Programs' rate band. Pennsylvania resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (the schedule's non-PA column includes intern Source

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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