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Computational Science Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 255 students earned their Computational Science degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Computational Science is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computational Science Majors in Pennsylvania

Computational Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 245
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a computational science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computational science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 30.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 52.2%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Computational Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 27,570 people in the state and 625,390 people in the nation working in computational science jobs.

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Wages for Computational Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, computational science grads earn an average of $87,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,350.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer computational science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

163 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.

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

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,775.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Temple University

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

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Computational Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers computational science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Professors 8% $0
Computer Workers 7% $84,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computational science.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
International Studies 119
Behavioral Science 69
Sustainability Science 41
Nutrition Science 30
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 29
Human Computer Interaction 24
Gerontology 21
Mathematics & Computer Science 16

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