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General Computer Science Schools in Pennsylvania

1,957 students earned Computer Science degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 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 1,315
Master’s Degree 463
Associate Degree 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

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: 16.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.4%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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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
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 92% of the teachers are full time.

258 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 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

Drexel University

Philadelphia
195 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,963. In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $64,777. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Lehigh University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,880 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Villanova University

Villanova
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $77,358.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Montco will pay a net price of $8,581. Graduates earn an average $34,749 after graduation.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,356 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $48,483 after graduation.

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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