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Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania

185 students earned Computer Software degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer Software Applications is the 64th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer Software majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 176
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer software majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 38.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 46.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 56,840 people in the state and 1,647,460 people in the nation working in computer software jobs.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Pennsylvania

Computer Software grads earn an average of $84,510 in the state and $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

#2

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,954. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,758 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,024 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,602 after graduation.

#6

Drexel University

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

This private school has an average net price of $35,963. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,569. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

Computer Software Applications Careers in PA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Web Developers 11% $68,430
Database Administrators 10% $81,170
Graphic Designers 3% $50,080
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $63,160
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer Information Systems 1,279
Computer Science 532
Information Technology 418
Information Science 409
Computer Systems Networking 98
Computer Systems Analysis 5

View all majors related to Computer Software Applications

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