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Computer Science in Pennsylvania

Computer Science Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 2,210 students earned their Computer Science degrees in PA.

In this state, Computer Science is the 14th most popular major out of a total 1023 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,438
Master’s Degree 573
Associate Degree 104
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 52
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 38.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 94,110 people employed in jobs related to a computer science degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

Computer Science grads earn an average of $96,370 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

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

87% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 57% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,138.

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Drexel University

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

This private school has an average net price of $35,596. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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Lehigh University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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97 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $13,315. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Villanova University

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

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,276. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,356 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,961. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time.

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Computer Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Web Developers 11% $68,430
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $61,270
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880

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