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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

6 Colleges
$38,910 Avg Salary
$37,394 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Software & Applications is one of the most popular subjects to study in Pennsylvania. With 509 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the computer software bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Bachelor's in Computer Software Applications

#1

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our analysis found Duquesne University to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

On average, computer software graduates from Duquesne take out $30,103 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pennsylvania College of Technology is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.

On average, computer software graduates from Penn College take out $31,736 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Pennsylvania College of Technology Report

#4

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Robert Morris University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Drexel University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Drexel University Report

#6

DeVry University - Pennsylvania

Ft. Washington, PA

DeVry University - Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. DeVry University - Pennsylvania is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Ft. Washington.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from DeVry University - Pennsylvania carry an average student debtload of $45,246. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $158.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 75
New York 1,261
New Jersey 107
District of Columbia 106
Delaware 35

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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