Penn State Altoona is a branch campus of The Pennsylvania State University located in Altoona, Blair County, in central Pennsylvania, and one of the largest and most program-rich Commonwealth campuses in the Penn State system. The campus is particularly distinguished in engineering and technology, offering a rare B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a unique B.S. in Rail Transportation Engineering — the latter reflecting Altoona's deep historical connection to railroad technology and its continued relevance in transportation infrastructure and electrification. Penn State Altoona's B.S. in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology provides graduates with hands-on expertise in electrical, mechanical, and control systems relevant to advanced manufacturing, electric vehicles, and industrial automation. Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and Information Technology programs address the growing demand for technology professionals across Pennsylvania's central region. Penn State Altoona operates within Penn State's Division of Business, Engineering, and Information Sciences and Technology, offering ABET-accredited programs with full access to Penn State's research resources and employer networks.

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