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Computer Information Systems Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,279 students earned their CIS degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Computer Information Systems is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Pennsylvania

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,181
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 20.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 60.2%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 121,290 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a CIS grad in the state is $97,620, compared to a typical salary of $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

635 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,775. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

382 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $23,888.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,484. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,701 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

An average student at Gannon will pay a net price of $22,473. Graduates earn an average $44,904 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,427 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,478 a year. A typical student attending Bloomsburg will pay a net price of $20,639. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,130 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Ship.

#10

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,830. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Computer Information Systems Careers in PA

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Information Security Analysts 26% $95,580
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Systems Software Developers 12% $98,440
Database Administrators 10% $81,170
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $91,560
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $75,240
Computer Network Architects 4% $99,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer Science 532
Information Technology 418
Information Science 409
Computer Software Applications 185
Computer Systems Networking 98
Computer Systems Analysis 5

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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