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Software Engineering in Pennsylvania

Software Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Software Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

67,030 people in the state and 2,169,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Computer Software Engineering.

Software Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Software Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Computer Software Engineering grads earn an average of $124,429. Nationwide, they make an average of $143,907.

Software Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 9 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Computer Software Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,045 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 53%, getting in takes some planning. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $9,050 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,468 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,565 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,711 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 25% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,132 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,228 a year. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,186 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,270 a year.

Software Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers Computer Software Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Database Architects $148,480
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $80,062
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Software Developers $76,447
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Computer Software Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 42,322
Bioengineering 13,914
General Aeronautical Engineering 9,539
General Systems Engineering 3,956
General Architectural Engineering 1,183
General Agricultural Engineering 1,090
Biochemical Engineering 126

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