Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Erie – Behrend College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Erie – Behrend College

800 Manchester Ave, Media, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 4,400 students enroll at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology
• Psychology
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common scores among applicants accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College are between 20 - 26 on the ACT, or 1390 - 1700 for the SAT exam. Roughly 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 38 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $15,000 and out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,200 each year. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Erie – Behrend College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 890
  • Average Annual Salary: $71060
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Annual Salary: $74040

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).