by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of computer & information sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,766 master's degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The computer & information sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their master's degree.
The computer & information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer & information sciences.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer & information sciences needs to check out University of Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Pennsylvania
It is difficult to beat Carnegie Mellon University if you want to pursue a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Carnegie Mellon University
Lehigh University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Lehigh University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer & information sciences needs to take a look at Villanova University. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Villanova University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Drexel University
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Temple University
Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Kutztown.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
St. Joe's is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Saint Joseph’s University
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Harrisburg.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 6,555 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 1,478 |
| Maryland | 32 | 2,527 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 753 |
| Delaware | 24 | 283 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 2,067 |
| Computer Science | 573 |
| Information Technology | 534 |
| Information Science | 220 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 193 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 171 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 3 |
