2026 Best Computer Graphics Schools in Pennsylvania

Computer Graphics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their computer graphics programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer graphics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Computer Graphics Schools in Pennsylvania

Best Schools for Computer Graphics in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall computer graphics education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Computer Graphics

1

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

50 Computer Graphics Degrees Awarded

$54,642 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Temple University the best school in the country for a degree in computer graphics. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Temple University awarded about 50 computer graphics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer graphics degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,642. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer graphics from Temple University

2

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

67 Computer Graphics Degrees Awarded

$70,280 Median Starting Salary

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best computer graphics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 67 computer graphics degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Computer Graphics graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $70,280 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. See the full computer graphics program report for Carnegie Mellon University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.