The most popular undergraduate major at Penn State Main Campus is Information Science/Studies followed by Psychology and Finance. A list of all 139 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Penn State Main Campus graduates by major.
| Agriculture | 35 |
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 56 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, Other | 6 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 21 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 41 |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 43 |
| Animal Sciences | 104 |
| Food Science | 25 |
| Horticultural Science | 8 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 4 |
| Soil Science and Agronomy | 6 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 62 |
| Information Science/Studies | 775 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 3 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 26 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 283 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 171 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 4 |
| Art Teacher Education | 26 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 21 |
| Music Teacher Education | 20 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Engineering | 16 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 105 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 34 |
| Architectural Engineering | 109 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 36 |
| Chemical Engineering | 121 |
| Civil Engineering | 226 |
| Computer Engineering | 33 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 150 |
| Engineering Science | 26 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 24 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 253 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 9 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 62 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 32 |
| Industrial Engineering | 127 |
| Surveying Engineering | 10 |
| Engineering, Other | 21 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Comparative Literature | 12 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 18 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 6 |
| German Language and Literature | 13 |
| French Language and Literature | 40 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 98 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 25 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Human Nutrition | 142 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 175 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 142 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 91 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 222 |
| Biochemistry | 50 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 20 |
| Toxicology | 25 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 177 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 85 |
| Statistics | 23 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 32 |
| Environmental Studies | 24 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 25 |
| Forest Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 49 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 174 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 4 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 135 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 311 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 48 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 3 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architecture | 39 |
| Landscape Architecture | 38 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Astronomy | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 52 |
| Chemistry | 51 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 132 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 35 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Materials Science | 32 |
Science Technologies |
Graduates |
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | 51 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 462 |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 254 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 72 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 24 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 156 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Archeology | 5 |
| Economics | 276 |
| Geography | 34 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 209 |
| Political Science and Government | 179 |
| Sociology | 58 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 6 |
| East Asian Studies | 7 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 9 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 63 |
| Graphic Design | 15 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 5 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 11 |
| Acting | 26 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 58 |
| Art/Art Studies | 58 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 26 |
| Music | 31 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 158 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 129 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 18 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 25 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 45 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 62 |
| Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology | 22 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 12 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 214 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 37 |
| Business Administration and Management | 5 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 |
| Accounting | 284 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 125 |
| Finance | 438 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 282 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 67 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 224 |
| Labor Studies | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | 57 |
| Actuarial Science | 50 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 1 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 322 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 152 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 229 |
| Journalism | 311 |
| Advertising | 320 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 136 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214777 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Main Campus.