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Computer Information Systems Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 3,822 students earned their CIS degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Computer Information Systems is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,110
Master’s Degree 1,181
Associate Degree 384
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 79
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 39
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 41.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 121,290 people employed in jobs related to a CIS degree, compared to 3,468,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, CIS grads earn an average of $97,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,470.

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

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

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,775.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

538 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Temple University

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

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

85% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,672 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,384. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Graduates earn an average $40,673 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#9

Swarthmore College

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

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Swarthmore. An average student at Swarthmore will pay a net price of $20,813. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,200 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Lehigh University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

Computer Information Systems Careers in PA

Some of the careers CIS 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
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 CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer Science 1,957
Information Science 1,560
Information Technology 1,445
Computer Software Applications 509
Computer Systems Networking 235
Computer Programming 99
Computer Systems Analysis 50
Other Computer Sciences 20

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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