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Computer Science Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,957 students earned their CompSci degrees in PA.

A Computer Science major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,315
Master’s Degree 463
Associate Degree 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.4%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Pennsylvania

94,110 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $96,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Graduates earn an average $87,824 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $48,483. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $80,445 after graduation.

#4

Drexel University

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

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,963.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

In their early career, Lehigh grads earn an average salary of $79,832. 69% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

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

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology grads earn an average salary of $32,880.

#8

Villanova University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,358 a year. 66% of the teachers are full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,581. 30% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,356 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Pitt Johnstown.

Computer Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers compsci 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 and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $61,270
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer Information Systems 3,773
Information Science 1,560
Information Technology 1,445
Computer Software Applications 509
Computer Systems Networking 235
Computer Programming 99
Computer Systems Analysis 50
Other Computer Sciences 20

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