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Computer Programming Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 133 students earned their Programming degrees in PA.

A Computer Programming major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 90
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 32
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 32
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 32
Bachelor’s Degree 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 58,660 people in the state and 1,880,050 people in the nation working in programming jobs.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a programming grad in the state is $85,800, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

23% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,282 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,562. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,895 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,459. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,897. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,256 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
307 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,366. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

An average student at Gannon will pay a net price of $22,473. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This private school has an average net price of $14,854.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,984 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,951 Total Students

In their early career, Northampton Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,317. The full-time teacher rate is 15%. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

Computer Programming Careers in PA

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Systems Software Developers 12% $98,440
Web Developers 11% $68,430
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $61,270
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer Information Systems 3,773
Computer Science 1,957
Information Science 1,560
Information Technology 1,445
Computer Software Applications 509
Computer Systems Networking 235
Computer Systems Analysis 50
Other Computer Sciences 20

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