Overview

The fundamentals of the interdisciplinary field of acoustics bridge the sciences, engineering, and arts, with application to a wide variety of industries, including audio, biology, medicine, geology, electronics, physics, music, and architecture, as well as the military. As a student in this Acoustics program at Pennsylvania State University, you can gain an in-depth understanding of these fundamentals that can lead to a number of opportunities for professional growth.

To apply to this program, you should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that would provide substantial preparation in mathematics. All students applying for degree status must have a minimum of four semesters of calculus (including differential equations) and a minimum of two semesters of calculus-based physics.

Careers

This interdisciplinary degree can prepare you for a number of professional roles across a breadth of industries. Many graduates of the M.Eng. in Acoustics program are employed in fields including:

Architectural acoustics — designing and testing the acoustics of rooms and buildings
Audio-engineering — designing acoustic transducers for audio devices
Underwater acoustics — underwater sound propagation, signal processing, sonar
Noise and vibration control — controlling unwanted sound indoors and outdoors
Engineering acoustics — medical diagnostics, communications, seismic surveying

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elements of Acoustics and Vibration
Elements of Waves in Fluids
Signal Analysis for Acoustics and Vibration
Electroacoustic Transducers
Acoustics in Fluid Media
Advanced Signal Analysis for Acoustics and Vibration
Sound-Structure Interaction
Noise Control Engineering

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, you must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
Official transcripts from each institution attended, regardless of the number of credits or semesters completed.
GPA and Test Scores — All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.
GRE or GMAT scores are NOT required for admission but will be considered if provided.
English Proficiency
References (2)
Résumé
Cover Letter
Statement of Purpose — Provide a one-page summary of your academic goals

Tuition Fees

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24650 USD / year

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24650 USD / year

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24650 USD / year

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Funding

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