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General Computer Science Schools in Pennsylvania

2,350 students earned Computer and Information Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,446
Master’s Degree 521
Associate Degree 317
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 44.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Pennsylvania

81,260 people in the state and 2,052,290 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $95,990 in the state and $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

451 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
28,038 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,851.

358 Degrees in Major Awarded
#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
17,614 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,183.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,647 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,673 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Kutztown University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,898.

#7

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,651 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,780. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,405 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 91% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,058.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,706 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,048. In their early career, Delaware County Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,065.

General Computer Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Database Administrators 10% $81,170
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $91,560
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $75,240
Computer Network Architects 4% $99,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Information Technology 877
Artificial Intelligence 267
Other Computer Sciences 256
Informatics 158

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