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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

63 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in Pennsylvania. With 3,773 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 63 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

Check out the CIS bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found Temple University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

About 23% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 77% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Temple take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,067. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $245.

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#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 71% are male.

On average, CIS graduates from UPenn take out $17,791 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. WCUPA is a large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.

Of the 113 students majoring in CIS at WCUPA, 85% are male and 15% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at West Chester University of Pennsylvania Report

Out of the 63 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 73 students majoring in CIS at Kutztown University, 90% are male and 10% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Kutztown University carry an average student debt load of $28,094.

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#5

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Carnegie Mellon University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Pennsylvania. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

About 71% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 29% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University Report

#6

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 59 students majoring in CIS at Lehigh, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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#6

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore.

About 37% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 63% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Swarthmore College Report

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 16% of the CIS majors at the school.

CIS majors at SRU take out an average of $23,946 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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California University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of California, Cal U is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 18% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Cal U take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,103.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 50 students majoring in CIS at IUP, 86% are male and 14% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at IUP accumulate an average of around $28,250 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania award.

Rank College Location
11 Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA
12 Villanova University Villanova, PA

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 5,696
Maryland 2,210
New Jersey 3,112
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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