Penn State to shutter 47 degree programs in major academic restructuring
Penn State has finalized recommendations to close 47 of its 403 undergraduate and associate degree programs, affecting approximately 1.1% of the student body. The cuts, driven by low enrollment and duplication, include 11 programs at University Park and span multiple campuses. While graduate programs remain unaffected, 71 additional programs face evaluation next year. The university emphasizes strategic reallocation of resources rather than simple cost-cuting, with teach-out plans to support current students.