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Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

50 Colleges
$56,336 Avg Salary
$27,711 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 50 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best school in Pennsylvania for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UPenn take out is $15,000.

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#2

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Swarthmore College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Swarthmore.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Swarthmore take out $16,533 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

The excellent programs at Carnegie Mellon University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Carnegie Mellon accumulate an average of around $21,456 in student debt.

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#4

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehigh University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Lehigh take out an average of $24,189 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Villanova University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Villanova take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology carry an average student debtload of $8,999.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Pitt take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $364.

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#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Drexel take out an average of $33,792 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $507.

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#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Temple is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Temple take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $245, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Duquesne accumulate an average of around $26,988 in student debt.

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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 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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