About Information Technology B.s. in Pennsylvania State University Park Campus
This degree is a new broad based technical and theoretical degree that will prepare students to implement and use information technology to realize a variety of goals within and between all types of organizations and businesses (e.g., reliability, accessibility, efficiency, cost reduction, and revenue enhancement). The emphasis is on providing the student with the theoretical frameworks needed to use information technology to solve problems while also providing a set of applied, real-world experiences. Students will acquire a broad set of skills across many areas of information technology, including programming and systems development, networking, databases, project management, and information security. Students will consider how the implementation of information technology in organizations affects social change and the delivery of information to the consumer. Upper-level course selections allow for specific advanced options including but not limited to application development, networking, cybersecurity, and business. Project-oriented, team-based projects that include significant writing and presentation components will be integrated throughout the curriculum.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
Pennsylvania State University Park Campus Highlights
College Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Rural |
Annual Endowment |
3.64 billion USD |
Student Retention Rate |
93% |
Work-study program |
Yes |
Mode of Program |
Full time; Part time; online |
Capus Housing Capacity |
35% |
Annual cost of Attendance |
66,348 USD approx |
Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@psu.edu | 814-865-5471 |
Pennsylvania State University Park Campus Annual Cost to Attend
Fee |
Cost |
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition |
$17,416 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,840 |
Other Fees |
$1,034 |
Room and Board |
$11,884 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,788 |
Total One Year Cost |
$36,962 |
Fee |
Cost |
Out of State Resident Tuition |
$34,480 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,840 |
Other Fees |
$1,034 |
Room and Board |
$11,884 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,788 |
Total One Year Cost |
$54,026 |