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IT Schools in Pennsylvania

1,453 students earned IT degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, IT is the 45th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of IT Majors in Pennsylvania

IT majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 927
Bachelor’s Degree 429
Associate Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of it majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 22.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 56.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for IT Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 82,540 people in the state and 2,578,690 people in the nation working in it jobs.

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Wages for IT Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a it grad in the state is $101,090, compared to a typical salary of $111,130 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer it degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

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

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Temple University

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

93% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $23,742.

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#3

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $32,125.

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Peirce College

Philadelphia
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,046 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,276. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

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#6

La Roche University

Pittsburgh
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,292 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,931. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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#7

Duquesne University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

La Salle University

Philadelphia
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $12,991.

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#9

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,653. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

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IT Careers in PA

Some of the careers it majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 26% $95,580
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Systems Software Developers 12% $98,440
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Network Architects 4% $99,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Computer Science 2,215
Artificial Intelligence 267
Other Computer Sciences 256
Informatics 158

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