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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

38 Colleges
$55,683 Avg Salary
$30,670 Avg Student Debt

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 5th in Pennsylvania. In fact, 9,652 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 38 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University Report

#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 38 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at University of Pennsylvania Report

#3

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Swarthmore College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Swarthmore.

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#4

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lehigh University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Villanova University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Temple University Report

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Drexel University Report

Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 5,444
New York 18,431
Maryland 10,192
Delaware 808
District of Columbia 1,354

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

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
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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