Degrees offered and awarded by the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences (1757-2003) in chronological order:
| Name of Degree | Abbreviation | Years in which the degree was offered or awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | A.B. | 1757-present |
| Master of Arts | A.M. | 1760-1892 |
| Bachelor of Science | S.B. | 1852-1872 |
| Master of Science | S.M. | 1852-1875 |
| Bachelor of Music | Mus.Bac. | 1876-1921 |
| Bachelor of Philosophy | Ph.B. | 1884-1889 |
| Bachelor of Science | B.S. | 1890-1918 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biology | B.S. in Bi. | 1894-1933 |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | B.S. in Chem. | 1954-1968 |
| Associate in Arts | A.A. | 1957-present |
| Bachelor of Science in Education | B.S. in Ed. | 1968-1979 |
| Master of Governmental Administration | M.G.A | 1983-present |
| Master of Liberal Arts | M.L.A. | 1990-present |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | B.F.A. | 1993-present |
| Master of Bioethics | M. Bioethics | 1997-2003 (degree has been transferred to School of Medicine) |
| Master of Environmental Studies | M.E.S. | 1997-present |
| Master of Philosophy | M.Phil. | 1997-present |
| Master of Medical Physics | M.M.P. | 1998-present |
| Master of Chemistry Education | M.C.E. | 1999-present |
| Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics | M.O.D. | 2000-present |