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Computer Science Schools in Pennsylvania

532 students earned CompSci degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 463
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
  • White: 17.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 69.0%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Pennsylvania

94,110 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $96,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

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

92% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $36,775. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,777 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $35,963. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

An average student at Villanova will pay a net price of $43,577. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $77,358 after graduation.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,384. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,832 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,602 after graduation. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Computer Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers compsci 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
Web Developers 11% $68,430
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $61,270
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer Information Systems 1,279
Information Technology 418
Information Science 409
Computer Software Applications 185
Computer Systems Networking 98
Computer Systems Analysis 5

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