Best Software Development Schools Near Murrysville, PA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Murrysville, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $66,246 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Murrysville has a population of about 20,839. Median household income is $120,685 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $124,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Software Development Schools to Murrysville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Murrysville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Murrysville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Murrysville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 15.1 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 12%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,862
Avg net price $31,944/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,246
Out‑of‑state$66,246
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA 18.2 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,856
Avg net price $25,942/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA 28.6 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,019
Avg net price $16,804/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 29.0 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,295
Avg net price $18,256/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver

Monaca, PA 37.3 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
40.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $17,418/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,408
Out‑of‑state$24,134
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA 41.6 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,004
Avg net price $25,890/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA 47.3 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,032
Avg net price $19,608/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA 53.6 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,101
Avg net price $23,526/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania software development page.

Software Development Wages Near Murrysville

Murrysville is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$124,500Pittsburgh, PA$131,468
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$82,900Pittsburgh, PA$87,540
Computer Programmer$85,340Pittsburgh, PA$90,116
Computer Systems Analyst$98,550Pittsburgh, PA$104,065

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Murrysville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,839Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$120,685Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Murrysville, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Murrysville. The closest is Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA (15.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (28.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles near Murrysville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Murrysville are: Software Developer ($124,500), Computer Systems Analyst ($98,550), Computer Programmer ($85,340). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Monroeville instead of Murrysville?

Monroeville, PA is 5.7 miles from Murrysville and has its own set of local software development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Murrysville an affordable place to study software development?

Murrysville’s median household income of $120,685 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murrysville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Murrysville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Murrysville:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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