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General Computer Science Schools in Pennsylvania

2,047 students earned Computer Science degrees in Pennsylvania in the <nil> year.

In this state, General Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,357
Master’s Degree 484
Associate Degree 116
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.2%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Pennsylvania

94,110 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $96,370, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
15,057 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private school has an average net price of $37,846. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

258 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
33,230 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $51,812.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $90,173 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $14,851. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia
195 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $69,511 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
7,263 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $32,698. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,206 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,295.

#8

Villanova University

Villanova
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
10,870 Total Students

An average student at Villanova will pay a net price of $34,784. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,996 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,918 a year. This public school has an average net price of $7,879.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,121 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,812 after graduation. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Pitt Johnstown. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

General Computer Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers computer science 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
Web Developers 11% $68,430
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Computer Network Support Specialists 4% $61,270
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880

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