2027 Best Value Computational Science Schools in Pennsylvania

1

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

For return on investment in computational science, no school beat Robert Morris University this year. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,770 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,748 to complete the computational science program here. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Robert Morris University generally make around $58,900. That is a strong return on a $26,748 median debt. Robert Morris University admits about 90% of applicants.

2

Pennsylvania State University World Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value computational science schools. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,356. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $26,062. Early-career computational science graduates make about $108,240. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

3

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for strong value in computational science will find it at Temple University, which ranked #3. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the computational science program here. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,642. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

4

University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #4 place for computational science. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $16,155. Early-career computational science graduates make about $99,682. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.

5

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value computational science schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $23,529. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.