2021 Highest Paid Computer & Information Sciences Graduates in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You
Out of the 37 majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 7th in Pennsylvania. In fact, 4,840 were awarded in the state in 2018-2019. This means that colleges and universities in the state were responsible for awarding 5.2% of all the computer and information sciences bachelor's degrees in the country.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Highest Paid Computer & Information Sciences Graduates ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
For this year's Highest Paid Computer & Information Sciences Graduates in Pennsylvania ranking, we looked at 47 colleges that offer a bachelor's in computer and information sciences.
The numbers used in this ranking are early career salaries, which we define to be 10 years after a student started college. This is the salary typically earned 4-6 years after graduation, but may be different depending on how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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How Much Do Computer & Information Sciences Majors Make After Graduation?
After graduation, computer and information sciences majors from schools in Pennsylvania earn an average salary of $58,843 per year. This is 48% higher than the average college graduate, who only makes around $39,802 a year.
Nationwide, the average salary for graduates with a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences is $53,773. This means that degree holders from schools in Pennsylvania make 9% more than their countrywide peers.
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2021 Highest Paid Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania
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Top 11 Best Schools for Highly Paid Computer & Information Sciences Graduates in Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #1 spot in our 2021 rankings for highest paid computer and information sciences school. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
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University of Pennsylvania landed the #2 spot in our 2021 rankings for highest paid computer and information sciences school. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Swarthmore College earned the #3 spot in our 2021 rankings. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Swarthmore.
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Our rankings recognize Dickinson College as the #3 school in this year's rankings. Dickinson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Carlisle.
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Bucknell University comes in at #4 in this year's ranking. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.
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Lehigh University landed the #4 spot in our 2021 rankings for highest paid computer and information sciences school. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Drexel University landed the #5 spot in our 2021 rankings for highest paid computer and information sciences school. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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The #6 spot in this year's ranking belongs to West Chester University of Pennsylvania. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.
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The #6 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Allegheny College. Located in the town of Meadville, Allegheny is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Gettysburg College landed the #7 spot in our 2021 rankings for highest paid computer and information sciences school. Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Gettysburg.
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The #7 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Penn State Harrisburg is a public college with a fairly small student population.
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Here are some additional great schools for in Pennsylvania Computer & Information Sciences students seeking high pay that almost earned our Highest Paid Computer & Information Sciences Graduates in Pennsylvania award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University - Altoona | Altoona, PA |
| 9 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 10 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
| 10 | Lafayette College | Easton, PA |
| 11 | Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA |
| 11 | Pennsylvania State University - University Park | University Park, PA |
| 12 | Saint Joseph’s University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 13 | Grove City College | Grove City, PA |
| 14 | Moravian College | Bethlehem, PA |
| 16 | La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | 7,593 |
| New Jersey | 33 | 2,470 |
| Maryland | 33 | 5,026 |
| Delaware | 30 | 246 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 390 |
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Computer & Information Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Computer Information Systems | 1,794 |
| Information Science | 1,170 |
| Computer Science | 1,103 |
| Information Technology | 650 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 76 |
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Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 6,878 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 5,947 |
| Physical Sciences | 2,053 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1,701 |
| Engineering Technologies | 984 |
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Notes and 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 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).
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