2024 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Ranked #25 in popularity, general computer & information sciences is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general computer & information sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 346 associate degrees in general computer & information sciences to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on general computer & information sciences students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other general computer & information sciences students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general computer & information sciences related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank General Computer & Information Sciences Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Computer & Information Sciences in Pennsylvania

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general computer & information sciences.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for an Associate in Computer and Information Sciences

1

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

130 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Community College of Philadelphia if you want to pursue an associate degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Community College of Philadelphia

2

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

35 Annual Graduates

Community College of Allegheny County is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Community College of Allegheny County

3

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general computer & information sciences has to look into Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Located in the fringe town of Edinboro, Edinboro is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general computer & information sciences from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	429	344
New Jersey	249	282
Maryland	221	482
Delaware	96	25

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General Computer & Information Sciences Related Rankings by Major

One of 5 majors within the Computer Information Systems area of study, General Computer & Information Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Computer and Information Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Information Technology	38

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.