Penn State Great Valley: Acceptance Rate, Fees & Courses

Penn State Great Valley offers varied research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. These opportunities are available in fields, including:

• Public Administration
• Information Sciences
• Engineering
• Psychology
• Business
• Nursing

Students at Penn State Great Valley can participate in research through these channels:

• Participating in a faculty-led research project is a great way to get hands-on experience with research and learn from an experienced researcher.
• Working as a research assistant is a paid position allowing students to support a faculty member's research.
• Conducting independent research is a more challenging option, but it allows students to pursue their research interests.
• Attending research conferences and workshops is a great way to learn about new research and to network with other researchers.

Penn State Great Valley offers several financial support for students participating in research, including:

• Research assistantships are paid positions providing students with a stipend and tuition remission.
• Grants are funds that can be used to support research expenses, such as travel, equipment, and materials.
• Fellowships are awards providing students with financial support and professional development opportunities.

Internships: Penn State Great Valley students can intern with varied companies, both local and national. Internships are available in business, engineering, technology, and healthcare. Internships can be paid or unpaid, and they can be completed during the summer, semester, or academic year.

Part-Time Jobs: Penn State Great Valley students can work part-time jobs on campus or in the surrounding community. These are available in some areas, such as dining services, recreation, and academic support. Part-time jobs usually pay $14 per hour.

Here are some specific examples of internship and part-time job opportunities offered at Penn State Great Valley:

• Data science intern at Amazon is available to students majoring in data science or a related field. The intern will work on varied data science projects, including data mining, machine learning, and natural language processing.
• Server at the Penn State Great Valley dining hall is a job available to students who are at least 18 years old. Servers must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Tutor in the Penn State Great Valley academic support centre is a job available to students majoring in education or a related field. Tutors must be able to work flexible hours and have a strong understanding of their subject area.

Placements and Hiring Companies: Penn State Great Valley graduates are employed widely in the fields of data analytics, engineering, and finance. Some of the top employers for Penn State Great Valley graduates are:

• Goldman Sachs
• JP Morgan Chase
• Microsoft
• Comcast
• Ernst & Young
• Bank of America
• Oracle
• Vanguard
• Lockheed Martin
• Amazon

Salaries: The average salary for software engineering graduates from Penn State Great Valley is \$109,000; while the average salary for finance and data analytics graduates is \$95,000.