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CompSci in Pennsylvania

CompSci Schools in Pennsylvania

2,210 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, CompSci is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of CompSci Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 573
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 52
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43

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: 18.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 38.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for CompSci 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 CompSci 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
25% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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Villanova University

Villanova
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $32,125.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $20,381. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,894. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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CompSci Careers in PA

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Web Developers 11% $68,430
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
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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