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Computer Software Applications Schools in Pennsylvania

540 students earned Computer Software degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer Software Applications is the 5th most popular major out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 184
Master’s Degree 176
Associate Degree 140
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 56,840 people employed in jobs related to a computer software degree, compared to 1,647,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a computer software grad in the state is $84,510, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

An average student at Carnegie Mellon will pay a net price of $36,775. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Carnegie Mellon. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

#3

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. An average student at RMU will pay a net price of $27,954. In their early career, RMU grads earn an average salary of $45,758.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $32,895 after graduation.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

A typical student attending HACC will pay a net price of $11,608. 15% of the teachers are full time. 86% of students get financical aid.

#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,383. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,932 a year. 51% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Penn College. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average.

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

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,046. Graduates earn an average $80,445 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. This public school has an average net price of $19,452. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

#9

Drexel University

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

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer Software Applications Careers in PA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Web Developers 11% $68,430
Database Administrators 10% $81,170
Graphic Designers 3% $50,080
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $63,160
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer Information Systems 3,773
Computer Science 1,957
Information Science 1,560
Information Technology 1,445
Computer Systems Networking 235
Computer Programming 99
Computer Systems Analysis 50
Other Computer Sciences 20

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