222 Master's degrees offered by the university

Gain the skills to help defend against natural and manmade threats to our agriculture and food supply chain. This Homeland Security - Agricultural Biosecurity and Food Defense option at Pennsylvania State University builds a fundamental understanding of homeland security issues with an emphasis on food science, plant protection, and animal security.

Learn to evaluate the impact of technology on learning while you expand your skills in instructional design and instructional technology. This online Learning, Design, and Technology master's degree program at Pennsylvania State University explores best practices in the field of learning design using practical, real-life examples.

Students of the M.Eng. Civil Engineering program at Pennsylvania State University may specialize in: geotechnical and materials engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering or water resources engineering.

Enhance your ability to manage more effectively and to promote positive change in your organization. This NASPAA–accredited online MPA Public Administration degree program at Pennsylvania State University, offered by Harrisburg’s School of Public Affairs, focuses on real-world skills that you can apply to your career immediately.

The Biology graduate program at Pennsylvania State University encompasses a broad spectrum of research areas, including bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, neuroscience, phylogenetics, and physiology. 

Gain practical skills you can put into practice immediately at your current organization as you develop the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and lead change in corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits with this Organization Development and Change at Pennsylvania State University.

Study proven theory, industry best practices, and new technologies in supply chain management. For the past decade, this Supply Chain Management program at Pennsylvania State University has been ranked as the No. 1 graduate supply chain program in the U.S. by Gartner, Inc.

Learn from faculty who are experts in their fields of study as you build your knowledge of research, analysis, and design in mechanical engineering. With limited formal course requirements, this online Mechanical Engineering degree program at Pennsylvania State University lets you customize your plan to match your professional goals.

The purpose of the graduate program in Political Science offered at Pennsylvania State University is to train professional political scientists who intend to pursue careers in research, teaching, and public service. 

The graduate programs in Kinesiology offered at Pennsylvania State University are research oriented and are designed to meet the specific goals and interests of the student. 

The M.A. program in Comparative Literature at Pennsylvania State University offers a global breadth of study of literature and other cultural productions. Drawing upon multiple languages and cultural contexts, students consider new configurations such as the Global South or Inter-American studies as well as traditional regions of comparison.

The Master of Software Engineering programme at Pennsylvania State University will provide you with the technical IT skills needed for various IT and web-based careers, from applications developer to web designer. 

The Master of Biotechnology curriculum at Pennsylvania State University is designed to give students broad knowledge and training in the scientific and practical aspects of biotechnology.

The M.A. program in Teaching English as a Second Language offered at Pennsylvania State University is designed to provide professional development for teachers and administrators in English as a second or foreign language. 

This broad-reaching Biomedical Sciences program at Pennsylvania State University provides students a wide-ranging understanding of multiple disciplines with specific expertise in a chosen area, and encourages interdisciplinary research that is the hallmark of biomedical sciences in the 21st century.

The Neuroscience (NEURS) graduate program at Pennsylvania State University provides students curricular training with a broad focus on neuroscience, and the opportunity for concentrated research in a variety of disciplinary approaches to neuroscience such as biochemistry, cell biology, embryology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, structural biology, and virology. 

Labor and Global Workers Rights is a Master of Professional Studies program of study at Pennsylvania State University for professionals working in the area of global labor and workers’ rights issues.

The Architecture program offered at Pennsylvania State University is a professional degree program focused on preparation to practice architecture for students who hold a bachelor's degree.

The Chemistry program at Pennsylvania State University provides students with a broad background in chemistry and intensive research experience in the field of chemistry.

Build your technical management and leadership skills and deepen your understanding of traditional and emerging technologies Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.) programme at Pennsylvania State University Great Valley.