Pennsylvania State University
Breakdown of “Scholastic Success” at Penn State/PSU
By Gender
| Males | B |
| Females | B |
By Major
| Accounting | C |
| Aerospace Engineering | A- |
| Agriculture/Horticulture | B- |
| Animal Studies | D+ |
| Architecture | A |
| Athletics/Training | C |
| Biology | C+ |
| Business - Management and Administration | B+ |
| Chemical Engineering | B |
| Chemistry | B- |
| Civil Engineering | B |
| Communications | B |
| Computer Engineering | B- |
| Computer Science | C+ |
| Criminal | A |
| Economics | A- |
| Education | B |
| Electrical Engineering | A |
| Engineering Department | B+ |
| English | B- |
| Finance | A |
| Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc | C+ |
| Geography and Geosciences | A- |
| History/Histories (art history/etc.) | B |
| Journalism | A- |
| Kinesiology | A+ |
| Math | C+ |
| Mechanical Engineering | A- |
| Meteorology | A- |
| Music - Performance | A+ |
| Natural Resources | B+ |
| Nursing | C- |
| Nutrition | A |
| Other | B |
| Philosophy | C- |
| Physics | F |
| Political Science | B |
| PreMed and Medical | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Public Health | B- |
| School of Information | B |
| Undecided | D+ |
| Video/Media | B- |
Against similar schools
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Scholastic Success
“... Most grades are based upon 3 test scores and if you screw up, it's too bad ...Read full comment
“... Every instructor I've had in astronomy has been very concerned with a student's development, not just with test grades ...Read full comment
“... I felt I did nothing and pulled off great grades with little effort ...Read full comment
“... For example, my Biology teacher constantly had to change the grades on the weekly quizzes because the answers did not pertain to the newer editio...Read full comment
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Grades are pretty competitive, and most students value working the system to get a good grade above actually learning the material ...Read full comment
“... I felt I did nothing and pulled off great grades with little effort ...Read full comment
“... I graduated with distinction and got excellent grades and did 2 internships and was having no luck finding a job in my field in this tight job ma...Read full comment
“... If you have a passion for learning, like to work hard, want to feel that you have earned your grades, and view academic success as a priority be ...Read full comment
“... The classes are hard but it is possible to manage a very vibrant social life and maintain good grades and be involved on campus ...Read full comment
“... This school seriously teaches you how to be independent and an individual; you build character by going to this school-you learn how to make good...Read full comment
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What I love about Schreyer is that all of the kids like to have a good time, but they're serious about their grades at the same time ...Read full comment
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Some departments are easier than others; classes can be easy or hard depending on the professor, so it often feels like luck of the draw when ...Read full comment
“... I felt I did nothing and pulled off great grades with little effort ...Read full comment
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