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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania

14 Colleges
$35,420 Avg Salary
$32,106 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, 509 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer software and applications students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #78 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Pennsylvania

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer software majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania list. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Duquesne University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania list. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

On average, computer software graduates from Duquesne take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Robert Morris University is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Harrisburg Area Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at HACC take out is $24,160.

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With a ranking of #7, Pennsylvania College of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.

On average, computer software graduates from Penn College take out $28,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #8, Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, computer software graduates from Pittsburgh Technical College take out $17,832 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $211.

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#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania list. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 1,261
Maryland 75
New Jersey 107
District of Columbia 106
Delaware 35

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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