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Computer Science Schools in Pennsylvania

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

A Computer Science major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Pennsylvania

CompSci 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 compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci 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 Computer Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 94,110 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

CompSci grads earn an average of $96,370 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $92,854 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,926. 78% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $90,173 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

#4

Drexel University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $69,511 a year.

#5

Lehigh University

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

Graduates earn an average $86,106 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,474 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

#8

Villanova University

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

In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $81,607. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,784. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,996 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,836. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,812 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Computer Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers compsci 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer Information Systems 3,773
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

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