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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 2,926 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in PA.

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 2,576
Post-Master’s Certificate 188
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 188
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 162
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 162
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 162

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 22.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 59.7%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

199,100 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, computer and information sciences grads earn an average of $85,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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

1,073 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $87,824 a year. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 60% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

#4

Drexel University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $64,777.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,483 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,880 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,888. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#8

Robert Morris University

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at RMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $21,484. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,701 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Villanova University

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

In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $77,358. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. 66% of the teachers are full time.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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 User Support Specialists 10% $49,800
Database Administrators 10% $81,170
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $91,560
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $75,240
Computer Network Architects 4% $99,860
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $61,270
Managers 3% $116,820
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 and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Engineering 3,224
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,335
Mathematics & Statistics 1,052
Physical Sciences 573
Engineering Technologies 493
Architecture/Urban Planning 369
Agriculture 214
Natural Resources & Conservation 170

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