Awards and Affiliations

Penn State Is Military Strong

We know that you have choices when considering a college or university. That’s why our faculty and staff are devoted to making Penn State World Campus a convenient, flexible place for service members, veterans, and their families to get a quality degree that stands out in the marketplace. We hope these recognitions from noteworthy organizations and publications demonstrate our commitment to serving those who serve.

Accreditation, Compliance, and Affiliations

We strive to earn your trust by participating in programs and maintaining standards that ensure you get a quality education that fulfills your needs as a service member or veteran.

• regionally accredited through Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• proudly abiding by the high standards set forth through the following:
  • Department of Defense Voluntary Education Memorandum of Understanding
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Order 13607 Principles of Excellence
  • 8 Keys to Veterans’ Success, an initiative of the U.S. Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs, and Defense
• active member of the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME)
• educational partner of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy’s (SGM-A) Fellowship Program
• School partner with Air University – Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative

U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Best Online Programs for Veterans

We’re proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for our faculty credentials and training, student services, student engagement, peer reputation, and our ability to make college for affordable for military students.

• No. 2, master’s in engineering
• No. 4, master’s in information technology
• No. 8 (tie), master’s in education
• No. 9 (tie), master’s in business (non-MBA)
• No. 20 (tie), bachelor’s programs
• No. 20 (tie), MBA

Overall Best Online Program rankings

• No. 3 (tie), master’s in engineering
• No. 7, master’s in information technology
• No. 18 (tie), master’s in business (non-MBA)
• No. 19 (tie), master’s in education
• No. 22 (tie), MBA
• No. 32 (tie), bachelor’s programs

Recognition for Serving the Military Community and Organizations

Several prominent publications and organizations have recognized Penn State World Campus as a top college online for military and veteran students.