2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 38 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named West Chester University of Pennsylvania the best value school in Pennsylvania for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCUPA are $10,423 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Millersville University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Millersville are $12,256 per year.
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Out of the 38 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at East Stroudsburg University are $11,259 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SRU are $10,507 per year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Strayer University - Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer and information sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Trevose, Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Strayer University - Pennsylvania undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Kutztown University are $11,062 a year.
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania 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 #7 on the list. Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public school with a small student population.
Clarion University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,173 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #8, California University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of California, Cal U is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cal U are $11,108 a year.
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With a ranking of #9, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
IUP undergraduate students pay an average of $13,144 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Pitt Johnstown are $14,352 a year.
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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 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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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