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Degrees Conferred by the University of Pennsylvania
(1757-2003)

 

The University of Pennsylvania has offered and conferred more than 100 different degrees since it awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) to the six members of its first graduating class in 1757. The names of Penn's earned degrees and the dates during which they were offered or awarded are listed on the pages linked below. Please note that information on Penn's honorary degrees may be found in "Honorary Degrees" on the University's Commencement Web Site.

Please also note that these lists are designed for historical information only. The University's main Web site contains information about the current Penn undergraduate degree programs and current Penn graduate and professional degree programs.


Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) Diploma Awarded to James Latta in 1757

Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) Diploma Awarded to James Latta in 1757

Modern Research Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
Graduate Council of the Faculties

A Brief History of Research Degrees at the University of Pennsylvania
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Arts and Sciences
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Medicine

Bachelor of Physic (M.B.) Diploma Awarded to James Tilton 
              in 1768

Bachelor of Physic (M.B.) Diploma Awarded to James Tilton in 1768

Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
Law School
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Diploma Awarded to John F. Brinton 
              in 1852

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Diploma Awarded to John F. Brinton in 1852

Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
Auxiliary School of Medicine
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Dental Medicine
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
Wharton School

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Diploma Awarded to Roland G. Curtin 
              in 1871

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Diploma Awarded to Roland G. Curtin in 1871

Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Veterinary Medicine
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Hygiene and Public Health
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Education

Bachelor of Finance (B.F.) Diploma Awarded to Robert M. Adams 
              in 1882

Bachelor of Finance (B.F.) Diploma Awarded to Robert M. Adams in 1884

Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
Graduate School of Medicine
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Social Work
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Nursing
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
School of Allied Medical Professions
Degrees Offered and Awarded by the
Annenberg School for Communication

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