Degrees offered and awarded by the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science (1852-2003) in chronological order:
| Name of Degree | Abbreviation | Years in which the degree was offered or awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | B.S. | 1873-1892 |
| Master of Science | M.S. | 1875-1880 |
| Mining Engineer | E.M. | 1884-1896 |
| Civil Engineer | C.E. | 1884-1953 |
| Mechanical Engineer | M.E. | 1884-1953 |
| Architect | Archt. | 1884-1894 |
| Practical Chemist | P.C. | 1884-1894 |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | B.S. in Chem. | 1892-1954 |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering | B.S. in Ch.E. | 1892-1975 |
| Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | B.S. in C.E. | 1892-1975 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | B.S. in M.E. | 1892-1975 |
| Bachelor of Science in Architecture | B.S. in Arch. | 1892-1920 |
| Master of Science | M.S. | 1892-1908 |
| Chemical Engineer | Ch.E. | 1892-1894, 1901-1953 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | B.S. in E.E. | 1892-1975 |
| Electrical Engineer | E.E. | 1896-1953 |
| Master of Science in Architecture | M.S. in Arch. | 1901-1920 |
| Master of Science in Electrical Engineering | M.S. in E.E. | 1925-1964 |
| Master of Science in Fuel Engineering | M.S. in F.E. | 1927-1928 |
| Master of Science in Civil Engineering | M.S. in C.E. | 1929-1964 |
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | M.S. in M.E. | 1929-1964 |
| Doctor of Science in Electrical Engineering | D.Sc. in E.E. | 1930-1936 |
| Doctor of Science in Civil Engineering | D.Sc. in C.E. | 1931-1936 |
| Doctor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | D.Sc. in M.E. | 1931-1936 |
| Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy and Materials Science after 1968) | B.S. in Met.E. (B.S. in Met.M.S.) | 1948-1975 |
| Master of Science in Chemical Engineering | M.S. in Ch.E. | 1953-1964 |
| Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering | M.S. in Met.E. | 1953-1964 |
| Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics | M.S. in Eng.Mech. | 1957-1964 |
| Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Operations Research | M.S. in S.E.O.R. | 1957-1964 |
| Master of Science in Engineering (*) | M.S.E. | 1962-present |
| Bachelor of Science in Engineering (**) | B.S.E. | 1971-present |
| Bachelor of Science in Civil and Urban Engineering | B.S. in C.U.E. | 1974 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering | B.S. in C.S.E. | 1974 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (***) | B.A.S. | 1975-present |
| Master of Biotechnology | M.B. | 1998-present |
| Master of Computer and Information Technology | M.C.I.T. | 1998-present |
* Beginning in 1968, the notation “For Graduate Work in X” (replaced by “(X)” in 1986) was added to this degree in the Commencement Program. According to the Commencement Programs, the fields (X) in which this degree has been granted are: Civil Engineering (1968-1975, 1985-1990); Engineering Mechanics (1968-1973); Mechanical Engineering (1968-1973); Chemical Engineering (1968-1974, 1993-); Electrical Engineering (and Science) (1968-present); Biomedical Electronic Engineering (1968-1975); Systems Engineering and Operations Research (1968-1974); Computer and Information Science(s) (1968-present); Metallurgy and Materials Science (1969-1979); Civil and Urban Engineering (1971-1985); Mechanical Engineering and (Applied) Mechanics (1971-present); Systems Engineering (1971-present); Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (1973-1992); Bioengineering (1976-present); Energy Engineering (1978-1986); Materials Science and Engineering (1980-present); Executive Engineering (1990-1998); Telecommunications and Networking (1997-present); Biotechnology (1998); Management of Technology (1998-present); Transportation (1998); Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (2003). These notations may have been added to diplomas at an earlier date.
** From 1971 to 1996, the notation “(X)” was added to this degree in the Commencement Program. According to the Commencement Programs, the fields (X) in which this degree has been granted are: Mechanical Engineering (and Applied Mechanics) (1972-1996); Chemical Engineering (1971-1996); Computer Science and Engineering (1972-1996); Electrical Engineering (1972-1975, 1985-1996); Metallurgy and Materials Science (1971-1979); Civil Engineering (1973-1975, 1985-1990); Civil and Urban Engineering (1974-1985); Electrical Engineering and Science (1975-1985); Bioengineering (1976-1996); Systems Science and Engineering (1976-1996); Materials Science and Engineering (1979-1996); Civil Engineering Systems (1990-1996).
*** From 1986 to 1996, the notation “(X)” was added to some instances of this degree in the Commencement Program. According to the Commencement Programs, the fields (X) in which this degree have been granted are: Computer Science (1986-1996); Environmental Systems (1991-1996); Biomedical Science (1993-1996); Chemical Engineering (1994-1996); Cognitive Studies (1994-1996); Design Theory and Structural Technology (1994-1996); Systems Science and Engineering (1995-1996).