Penn State Recommends over 40 Academic Program Closures, More to Be Evaluated

Penn State looks to cut 47 undergraduate degrees

The public institution is moving to eliminate programs with low enrollment and fading student demand after a multiyear review of its offerings.

Penn State leaders recommend cutting 47 programs, responding to low enrollment, employment demand

Penn State leaders have finalized a sweeping proposal to slash 47, or 12%, of the university’s undergraduate degree offerings. Low student demand...

Penn State may cut 47 programs over low interest, employment opportunity

Cuts target education, humanities, social science degrees Pennsylvania State University is moving to eliminate 47 of its degree programs due to lack of interest and employment opportunity, the school announced Monday. The cuts disproportionately target education, humanities, and social science degrees, according to Centre Daily Times. These programs include elementary and kindergarten education, middle-level education, […]

Penn State Announces Possible Closure of 47 Academic Programs

"According to the university, 784 students, approximately 1.1% of Penn State's undergraduate community, are enrolled in programs recommended for closure."

47 Penn State degree programs face closure, affecting more than 780 students

Penn State is recommending the closure of 47 associate and bachelor's degree programs across its academic colleges and campuses following a university-wide review, affecting hundreds of students.

Penn State recommends over 40 academic program closures, more to be evaluated

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Penn State is recommending the closure of 47 degree programs across the university, citing low enrollment as a primary driver. The proposed cuts represent roughly 12% of the university's total academic degree offerings. The updated list of recommendations reflects a slight reduction from preliminary proposals issued in the spring, which [...]