2025 Best Software Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania
5
Colleges in Pennsylvania
286
Computer Software Engineering Degrees Awarded
Software Engineering is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #167 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for software engineering students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 286 degrees in software engineering annually.
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Choosing a Great Software Engineering School
The computer software engineering program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Software Engineering rankings. For our Best Overall Software Engineering School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Software Engineering Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Software Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Software Engineering in Pennsylvania
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer software engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Pennsylvania Schools in Computer Software Engineering
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
120
Computer Software Engineering Degrees Awarded
Carnegie Mellon University is a good option for students interested in a degree in software engineering. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.
There were roughly 120 software engineering students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in software engineering from Carnegie Mellon University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In PA
Villanova University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in software engineering. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.
There were about 14 software engineering students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in software engineering from Villanova University
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Computer Science - Software Engineering
Program Name
With a software engineering degree, you'll learn the fundamental concepts and principles – a systematic approach used to develop software on time, on budget and within specifications – throughout your online college classes at SNHU.
More information about a degree in BS in Computer Science - Software Engineering from Southern New Hampshire University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
57
Computer Software Engineering Degrees Awarded
Drexel University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in software engineering. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 57 software engineering students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in software engineering from Drexel University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In PA
It is hard to beat Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology if you wish to pursue a degree in software engineering. Located in the small city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 22nd out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 15 software engineering students who graduated with this degree at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in software engineering from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In PA
32
Computer Software Engineering Degrees Awarded
Ship is a medium-sized public university located in the fringe town of Shippensburg. This university ranks 45th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 32 software engineering students who graduated with this degree at Ship in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in software engineering from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
