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Computer Software in Pennsylvania

Computer Software Schools in Pennsylvania

423 Computer Software students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Computer Software major is the 64th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 193
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.5%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Computer Software 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 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
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

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

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Robert Morris University

Moon Township
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at RMU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,724.

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

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $20,381. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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Drexel University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,027. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,290. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

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Computer Software Careers in PA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Web Developers 11% $68,430
Database Administrators 10% $81,170
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

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