Computer Science Schools
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
There are 5 computer science schools in Philadelphia for faculty to choose from. The trends in Philadelphia's computer science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes computer science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
- PhD degree in Computer Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Computer Science Employment
| Philadelphia | 5,920 |
| Pennsylvania | 56,660 |
Exactly 5,920 of the 14,290 computer science professionals employed in Pennsylvania, work in Philadelphia. The number of computer science professionals in Philadelphia has shrunk by 76% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of computer science professionals in Philadelphia has decreased, overall employment in Philadelphia has increased.
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Computer Science employment growth
| 55,260 | 58,930 | 60,230 | 59,380 | 14,290 |
| 24,650 | 26,110 | 26,340 | 26,190 | 5,920 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: Philadelphia
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in Philadelphia
| $66,288 | $72,442 | $76,858 | $78,490 | $86,637 |
| $43,010 | $44,460 | $46,450 | $48,340 | $49,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in Philadelphia
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, salaries for computer science professionals have increased. In 2010 Philadelphia computer science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $86,637. The average salary for computer science professionals in Philadelphia was $66,288 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Philadelphia.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Philadelphia
10th percentile |
$48,547 |
25th percentile |
$61,147 |
50th percentile |
$79,843 |
75th percentile |
$101,153 |
90th percentile |
$97,660 |
Computer science professionals in Philadelphia make a median yearly salary of $79,843. The difference in pay between the computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 101%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $48,547 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $97,660 per year.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Philadelphia
Computer Programming |
$78,450 |
Computer Science |
$86,637 |
Computer Engineering |
$87,770 |
Information Technology |
$114,335 |
Information Systems |
$138,860 |
Philadelphia computer science professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in Philadelphia
There are 5 accredited computer science schools in the city. Many of Philadelphia's computer science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Computer Science Programs Offered In Philadelphia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 7 |
Philadelphia's computer science schools offer 7 computer science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In Philadelphia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
73 |
master |
22 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 96 |
In 2010 approximately 96 students graduated from computer science courses.