Pennsylvania · Computational Science

Best Computational Science institutions in Pennsylvania, ranked by earnings

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 30.30
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
275
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,175
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
74%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$107,450
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Computational Science in Pennsylvania

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit
10894%$23,803
2Pennsylvania State University - World Campus
University Park Public
8734%
3Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley
Malvern Public
34
4University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
2497%$22,055
5Temple University
Philadelphia Public
1175%
6Robert Morris University
Moon Township Private not-for-profit
1066%$24,175
7Duquesne University
Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit
177%$32,060

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
10,430
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$107,450
median $100,320
Best-paying metro
$118,310
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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$107,240 avg · 17,710 jobs
Data Scientists
$107,450 avg · 10,430 jobs
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$89,210 avg · 4,130 jobs
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$100,640 avg · 1,700 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computational Science programs in Pennsylvania.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Pennsylvania?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Pennsylvania is $107,450 (median $100,320), across about 10,430 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Computational Science program?+

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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