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Best Colleges for Computer Science in Pennsylvania

The best colleges for a Computer Science degree in Pennsylvania, led by University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Computer Science programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Computer Science in Pennsylvania?

Based on our rankings, University of Pennsylvania is the top-ranked college for Computer Science in Pennsylvania. Other top choices include Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Villanova University.

What are the best Computer Science schools?

The best Computer Science schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Computer Science?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Computer Science programs is approximately $58,405 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Computer Science degree?

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Computer Science rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Computer Science graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Computer Science programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $88,424 per year. Below are the highest-paying Computer Science programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, PA · 5.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $68,686 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA · 11.7% acceptance · SAT 1,546 · $66,246 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $41,790 tuition · 86% grad rate
  4. 4. Villanova University — Villanova, PA · 27% acceptance · SAT 1,460 · $67,776 tuition · 92% grad rate
  5. 5. Lehigh University — Bethlehem, PA · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,440 · $64,980 tuition · 88% grad rate
  6. 6. Swarthmore College — Swarthmore, PA · 7.5% acceptance · SAT 1,534 · $65,494 tuition · 92% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — Pittsburgh, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $41,430 tuition · 86% grad rate
  8. 8. Bucknell University — Lewisburg, PA · 28.9% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $67,812 tuition · 86% grad rate
  9. 9. Drexel University — Philadelphia, PA · 79.4% acceptance · SAT 1,345 · $62,412 tuition · 78% grad rate
  10. 10. Temple University — Philadelphia, PA · 80.4% acceptance · $38,958 tuition · 75% grad rate
  11. 11. Haverford College — Haverford, PA · 12.4% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $70,688 tuition · 90% grad rate
  12. 12. Franklin and Marshall College — Lancaster, PA · 28.2% acceptance · SAT 1,392 · $70,794 tuition · 84% grad rate
  13. 13. Bryn Mawr College — Bryn Mawr, PA · 29.4% acceptance · SAT 1,396 · $65,920 tuition · 82% grad rate
  14. 14. Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, PA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,276 · $48,986 tuition · 77% grad rate
  15. 15. Gettysburg College — Gettysburg, PA · 38.9% acceptance · SAT 1,379 · $66,640 tuition · 83% grad rate
  16. 16. University of Scranton — Scranton, PA · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,237 · $53,983 tuition · 80% grad rate
  17. 17. Muhlenberg College — Allentown, PA · 72% acceptance · SAT 1,343 · $62,805 tuition · 82% grad rate
  18. 18. Lafayette College — Easton, PA · 31.5% acceptance · SAT 1,424 · $65,398 tuition · 88% grad rate
  19. 19. Saint Vincent College — Latrobe, PA · 61.7% acceptance · SAT 1,116 · $42,396 tuition · 69% grad rate
  20. 20. Allegheny College — Meadville, PA · 54.6% acceptance · SAT 1,275 · $56,550 tuition · 73% grad rate
  21. 21. Moravian University — Bethlehem, PA · 54.2% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $53,500 tuition · 72% grad rate
  22. 22. Ursinus College — Collegeville, PA · 91.8% acceptance · SAT 1,310 · $61,210 tuition · 73% grad rate
  23. 23. Elizabethtown College — Elizabethtown, PA · 77.9% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $37,950 tuition · 76% grad rate
  24. 24. Dickinson College — Carlisle, PA · 42.1% acceptance · SAT 1,391 · $65,650 tuition · 80% grad rate
  25. 25. Lebanon Valley College — Annville, PA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,240 · $52,080 tuition · 65% grad rate

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