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2023 best colleges in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania holds a few gems among its public, private, and religious institutions, including Penn State University, nicknamed one of the “Public Ivies” for the exceptional quality of its academics. Beyond academics, Penn State holds several national titles for football, boxing, and other sports. One of only nine colleges founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed, the University of Pennsylvania is known just as much for its Ivy League status as its social scene. To keep with the state’s historic theme, Pennsylvania is also home to the nation’s oldest art school and museum – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

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#1 in Pennsylvania | #16 in Information Technology (IT) nationally

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Economic score: 1.93

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $20,141

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 2.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $66,171

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $8,610

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 93%
Graduation rate: 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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#2 in Pennsylvania | #28 in Information Technology (IT) nationally

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score: 3.06

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $35,963

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 3.5 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $75,431

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $9,802

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 83%
Graduation rate: 73%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Pennsylvania | #42 in Information Technology (IT) nationally
Economic score: 12.47

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $20,639

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 8 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $37,317

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $20,647

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 90%
Graduation rate: 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management in Pennsylvania?

Years

4.1 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management in Pennsylvania is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4.1 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management earn in Pennsylvania?

Salary

$58,408

The median bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management graduate earns $58,408 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management cost in Pennsylvania?

Net cost

$26,621

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management is $26,621. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.