
Education thatEmpowers
A Scranton education leads to standout graduates because each student’s unique aspirations, intelligence and humanity are sparked and tended to in the best ways. No matter what you study, you’ll learn from incomparable professors considered world-class experts in their fields, who will see you, understand you and inspire you.
Study what interests you
From biomedical sciences to education to performing arts, you can choose from 69 bachelor’s degree programs, 47 minors, and 38 concentrations and tracks in our three undergraduate colleges. We also have a slew of highly ranked graduate programs.

Join an Honors program
Enjoy pursuing your own research agenda? Thrive in group discussions? Consider yourself a leader? We offer one-of-a-kind honors programs, featuring intense engagement with faculty both in and out of the classroom.

Get real-world experience
Thanks to our bustling downtown and close proximity to New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., Royals have access to life-changing internships. We also have connections across the globe, making study abroad accessible for nearly every major.

Dive deep into research
Broaden and deepen your educational experience with hands-on research. Professors are constantly inviting students to work alongside them in fascinating studies.

Doing research here is as easy as a conversation with your professor after class. All you have to do is say you’re interested, and they will guide you from there. ”
——Nicholas Tomassoni, Neuroscience Major