2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 48 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
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Our analysis found Community College of Philadelphia to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Pennsylvania. Community College of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 153 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $8,688 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Community College of Philadelphia. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,744. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,375 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Community College of Philadelphia. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harrisburg Area Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 115 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend HACC full time pay an average of $8,295 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,818. On average, associate degree students take out $22,678 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HACC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Community College of Allegheny County. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school handed out 110 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,323 in tuition and fees if they attend CCAC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,863. On average, associate degree students take out $19,313 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CCAC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Delaware County Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Delaware County Community College is a public institution located in Media, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 98 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Delaware County Community College full time pay an average of $9,900 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,740. Associate Degree recipients from Delaware County Community College accumulate an average of $18,610 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Delaware County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montgomery County Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized public school is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 92 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,350 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montco. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,970. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,836 in student loans. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.
Montco does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
Pittsburgh Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 85 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,699 to cover tuition and fees at Pittsburgh Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,765 in student loans. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.
Pittsburgh Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bucks County Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Bucks County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Newtown, Pennsylvania that handed out 62 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Bucks County Community College full time pay an average of $9,098 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,298. On average, associate degree students take out $14,131 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Bucks County Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Northampton County Area Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 55 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Northampton Community College full time pay an average of $10,350 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270. On average, associate degree students take out $19,399 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northampton Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Lehigh Carbon Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania that handed out 45 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,430 in tuition and fees if they attend LCCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,060. Associate Degree recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $15,841 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
LCCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
Erie Institute of Technology Inc came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Erie, Pennsylvania is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,265 to cover tuition and fees at Erie Institute of Technology Inc. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Erie Institute of Technology Inc accumulate an average of $13,974 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the small public school handed out 30 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Penn College is $17,610. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,170. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,119 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Penn College. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, YTI Career Institute-York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. YTI is a private for-profit institution located in York, Pennsylvania. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,587 in student loans. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at YTI. During the 2019-2020 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Westmoreland County Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Westmoreland College is located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Westmoreland College is $10,024. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,014. Associate Degree recipients from Westmoreland College accumulate an average of $14,140 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Westmoreland College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Butler County Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. BC3 is located in Butler, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend BC3 full time pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,400. On average, associate degree students take out $13,492 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
BC3 does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
South Hills School of Business & Technology came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. South Hills School of Business & Technology is a private for-profit institution located in State College, Pennsylvania. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 27 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at South Hills School of Business & Technology is $18,878. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $21,114 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.
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With a ranking of #16, Community College of Beaver County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, the small public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend CCBC full time pay an average of $12,810 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,660. Associate Degree recipients from CCBC accumulate an average of $18,924 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CCBC. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Reading Area Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Reading, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,170 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend RACC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,220. Associate Degree recipients from RACC accumulate an average of $19,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.
Online courses are available at RACC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Luzerne County Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Luzerne County Community College is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $10,020 in tuition and fees if they attend Luzerne County Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,370. On average, associate degree students take out $14,060 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Luzerne County Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. This small public school is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, expect to pay an average of $8,450 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology accumulate an average of $10,250 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown is a very small private for-profit school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania that handed out 15 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Lincoln Tech - Allentown accumulate an average of $19,221 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pennsylvania Highlands is a public institution located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pennsylvania Highlands is $8,820. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,330. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,347 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Pennsylvania Highlands does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Johnson College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 13 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,025 to cover tuition and fees at Johnson College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Johnson College accumulate an average of $17,879 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Johnson College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Berks Technical Institute landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,892 in student loans.
Laurel Business Institute came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the very small private for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend LBI, expect to pay an average of $10,970 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
LBI does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
McCann School of Business & Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the very small private for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,784 in student loans. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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