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Information Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

878 students earned IT degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Information Technology is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

IT majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 470
Bachelor’s Degree 353
Associate Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a IT major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IT majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 28.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 44.1%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Information Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

82,540 people in the state and 2,578,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IT.

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Wages for Information Technology Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, IT grads earn an average of $101,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,130.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer IT degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

495 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. In their early career, Carnegie Mellon grads earn an average salary of $87,824.

#2

Temple University

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

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

#3

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $79,832 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Lehigh.

#4

Peirce College

Philadelphia
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,046 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $8,382.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#6

La Roche University

Pittsburgh
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,292 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,892. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#8

La Salle University

Philadelphia
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,427 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#9

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Point Park will pay a net price of $21,600. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

Information Technology Careers in PA

Some of the careers IT majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Information Security Analysts 26% $95,580
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Systems Software Developers 12% $98,440
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $91,560
Computer Network Architects 4% $99,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IT.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Computer Science 2,215
Artificial Intelligence 267
Other Computer Sciences 256
Informatics 158

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