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Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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

7 Colleges
$115,818 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor'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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Pennsylvania to see which doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Computer & Information Sciences

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

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

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#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Carnegie Mellon University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#3

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehigh University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 7 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Drexel University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree 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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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #6, Temple University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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#7

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. 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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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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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 7 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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