2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Pennsylvania
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Pennsylvania? This list ranks 315 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 262 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Explore the leading schools below:
Bucknell University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Science & Tech degree schools in Pennsylvania. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lewisburg, PA. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,812. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,951. See the full Bucknell University profile
The strong Science & Tech programs at Carnegie Mellon University earned it the #2 place in Pennsylvania. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Carnegie Mellon University Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,529 in debt. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #3 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Pennsylvania. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
Out of the 262 schools in Pennsylvania in this year's ranking, Lafayette College landed the #4 spot. Based in Easton, PA, Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $64,648 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,931 in student loans. See the full Lafayette College profile
Swarthmore College came in at #5 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Pennsylvania. This private not-for-profit school is set in Swarthmore, PA. Swarthmore College graduates 92% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,494. Swarthmore College Science & Tech students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. Read more about Swarthmore College
Lehigh University landed the #6 spot in Pennsylvania this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bethlehem, PA. Lehigh University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Students from in state pay about $64,980 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,008 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Lehigh University report
Villanova University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,776. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,184. See the full Villanova University profile
Gettysburg College placed #8 among Science & Tech schools in Pennsylvania. Gettysburg College is a private not-for-profit school based in Gettysburg, PA. About 82% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $66,640 in tuition and fees. Gettysburg College Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,309 in debt. Read more about Gettysburg College
Lebanon Valley College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Annville, PA, Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $52,080. Graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. More on Lebanon Valley College
Elizabethtown College landed the #10 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Located in Elizabethtown, PA, Elizabethtown College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $37,950 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,599. Read the full report on Elizabethtown College
Thomas Jefferson University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $47,355 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $32,256. More on Thomas Jefferson University
Franklin And Marshall College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in Lancaster, PA, Franklin And Marshall College is a private not-for-profit institution. Franklin And Marshall College posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $70,794 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $20,411. Read the full report on Franklin And Marshall College
Dickinson College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Carlisle, PA, Dickinson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Dickinson College graduates 80% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,650. Students borrow a median of $19,014 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Dickinson College
Saint Josephs University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,260. Saint Josephs University Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,426 in debt. Read the full report on Saint Josephs University
Washington And Jefferson College did well this year, earning the #15 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, PA. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $29,392 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,887. Read the full report on Washington And Jefferson College
Lycoming College landed the #16 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Based in Williamsport, PA, Lycoming College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,804. Graduates carry a median of $26,973 in student loans. See the full Lycoming College profile
University Of Scranton did well this year, earning the #17 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Scranton, PA. University Of Scranton posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,777. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,500. More on University Of Scranton
Saint Vincent College landed the #18 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Saint Vincent College is a private not-for-profit school based in Latrobe, PA. Saint Vincent College posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,396. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,986. Read the full report on Saint Vincent College
Ursinus College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Collegeville, PA, Ursinus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,061. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Ursinus College profile
Muhlenberg College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Set in Allentown, PA, Muhlenberg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,805. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,259. Read more about Muhlenberg College
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus did well this year, earning the #21 position. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. The median Science & Tech program debt is $24,958. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Juniata College placed #22 among Science & Tech schools in Pennsylvania. This private not-for-profit school is set in Huntingdon, PA. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,580. Juniata College Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,976 in debt. Read the full report on Juniata College
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #23 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Based in West Chester, PA, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,775, compared with $22,599 for out-of-state students. Read the full report on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
Kings College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Kings College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,100. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,980. Read the full report on Kings College
Duquesne University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,986. Graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. See the full Duquesne University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
York College Pennsylvania came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in York, PA, York College Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $25,588. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,537. Read more about York College Pennsylvania
Wilkes University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Wilkes University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $43,496. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,601. See the full Wilkes University profile
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Slippery Rock, PA. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,568 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,676. Graduates carry a median of $26,330 in student loans. See the full Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania profile
Arcadia University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Located in Glenside, PA, Arcadia University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,610. Graduates carry a median of $26,921 in student loans. Read the full report on Arcadia University
Robert Morris University landed the #30 spot in Pennsylvania this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Moon Township, PA. Robert Morris University graduates 66% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $35,770 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,748 in student loans. More on Robert Morris University
Chatham University landed the #31 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Chatham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,001. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,261. More on Chatham University
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology placed #32 among Science & Tech schools in Pennsylvania. Based in Lancaster, PA, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,050. The median Science & Tech program debt is $9,915. Read more about Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary came in at #33 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bethlehem, PA. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $53,500. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,857. See the full Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary profile
Drexel University landed the #34 spot in Pennsylvania this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,412. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $28,838. Read more about Drexel University
Desales University landed the #35 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Based in Center Valley, PA, Desales University is a private not-for-profit institution. Desales University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $46,800. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $27,524. Get the full Desales University report
Cedar Crest College landed the #36 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Located in Allentown, PA, Cedar Crest College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $46,314. The median Science & Tech program debt is $30,759. Get the full Cedar Crest College report
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #37 position. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Millersville, PA. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,128, compared with $22,952 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,486. Get the full Millersville University Of Pennsylvania report
Saint Francis University landed the #38 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Based in Loretto, PA, Saint Francis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Francis University graduates 74% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,388. Saint Francis University Science & Tech students take on a median of $30,729 in debt. Read the full report on Saint Francis University
Gannon University placed #39 among Science & Tech schools in Pennsylvania. Based in Erie, PA, Gannon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Gannon University graduates 67% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,656. Graduates carry a median of $26,934 in student loans. Read more about Gannon University
Temple University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Temple University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. More on Temple University
Holy Family University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $35,330 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,562. See the full Holy Family University profile
Susquehanna University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Susquehanna University is a private not-for-profit school based in Selinsgrove, PA. About 82% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,850. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Susquehanna University profile
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania placed #43 among Science & Tech schools in Pennsylvania. Based in Shippensburg, PA, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,570, with out-of-state students paying around $15,824. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,307 in debt. See the full Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania profile
University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown did well this year, earning the #44 position. Based in Johnstown, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,906, with out-of-state students paying around $26,780. Students borrow a median of $25,993 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown report
Marywood University did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Scranton, PA, Marywood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Marywood University graduates 72% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,420. Students borrow a median of $27,744 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Marywood University
Gwynedd Mercy College placed #46 among Science & Tech schools in Pennsylvania. Set in Gwynedd Valley, PA, Gwynedd Mercy College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,838. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $29,764. Read more about Gwynedd Mercy College
Messiah College placed #47 among Science & Tech schools in Pennsylvania. Based in Mechanicsburg, PA, Messiah College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $42,240. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,195. Read the full report on Messiah College
University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg did well this year, earning the #48 position. University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg is a public school based in Greensburg, PA. University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,710, while out-of-state students pay about $26,584. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,030. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg
Montgomery County Community College landed the #49 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Based in Blue Bell, PA, Montgomery County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,690, while out-of-state students pay about $17,250. Students borrow a median of $15,219 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Montgomery County Community College profile
Allegheny College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Based in Meadville, PA, Allegheny College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 73% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,550. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,962. Read more about Allegheny College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 262 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 315 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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