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Computer & Information Sciences in Pennsylvania

Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

11,318 Computer & Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,766
Post-Master’s Certificate 183
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 168
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 168
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 168

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a computer & information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer & information sciences majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.6%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 199,100 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer & information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

Computer & Information Sciences grads earn an average of $85,800 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer computer & information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,073 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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314 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Drexel University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. 77% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,742. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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Robert Morris University

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

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at RMU. An average student at RMU will pay a net price of $24,724. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Villanova University

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

60% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $43,090. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

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Computer & Information Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers computer & information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $75,240
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer & information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Communications Technology/Support 8

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