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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania

36 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 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 36 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Carnegie Mellon University Report

#2

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

The excellent programs at Robert Morris University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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The excellent programs at Pittsburgh Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at Pittsburgh Technical College accumulate an average of around $17,832 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $211.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Pittsburgh Technical College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Harrisburg Area Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a large student population.

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

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#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

The excellent programs at Duquesne University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Pennsylvania. 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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Pennsylvania College of Technology ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Penn College carry an average student debt load of $28,750.

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#6

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Northampton County Area Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northampton County Area Community College Report

#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #9 on the list. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Drexel University Report

Clarion University of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 29 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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