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General Computer Science Schools in Pennsylvania

2,262 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,508
Associate Degree 346
Master’s Degree 334
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 37
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10

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: 15.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 47.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.2%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

358 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,888.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,672 Total Students

A typical student attending Community College of Philadelphia will pay a net price of $13,384. Graduates earn an average $30,368 after graduation. 52% of the teachers are full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#7

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,437 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 63% of students get financical aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,673 after earning their degree at this institution.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Cal U grads earn an average salary of $39,114. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Delaware County Community College will pay a net price of $10,459.

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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