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Coding and software development courses in Pennsylvania

18 coding and software programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these software development programs, and Pennsylvania has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Computer programmers write, change and test the code that makes software and apps work. Most have a bachelor's degree, but some employers hire people with other training or experience in specific programming languages, and programmers can get certified in a language.1

In Pennsylvania, 16 of the 18 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for an associate degree.

By kind, the 18 programs here are programming language or developer tool course (6 programs), programming or software development (associate degree, 5 programs), software or app development certificate (4 programs), software testing and QA course (2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 18 programs

How much do coding and software development courses cost in Pennsylvania?

Certificates and short courses (13 programs)
$2,475 to $7,000most of them, usually 8 to 26 weeks long
Two-year degrees (5 programs)
$10,643 to $42,000most of them, usually 60 to 70 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
86%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Pennsylvania's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
8 to 60 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Pennsylvania may also offer coding and software development courses. How these figures are made

Are there free coding and software development courses in Pennsylvania?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 18 coding and software programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

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18 programs

  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridAssociate's degree

    Software Development Associate Degree

    Community College Allegheny County

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Community College Allegheny County, PittsburghProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,643
    Program website, Software Development Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Software Development Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,450
    Students counted
    83
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,643
    Program website, Software Development Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County

  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Application Development Associate in Applied Science

    Northampton Community College

    Bethlehem

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northampton Community College, BethlehemProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,471
    Program website, Application Development Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
    More details about Application Development Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,602
    Length
    60 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,803
    Students counted
    58
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,471
    Program website, Application Development Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College

  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Multimedia Programming Simulation & Gaming Associate Degree

    Community College Allegheny County

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Allegheny County, PittsburghProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,335
    Program website, Multimedia Programming Simulation & Gaming Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Multimedia Programming Simulation & Gaming Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,100
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,335
    Program website, Multimedia Programming Simulation & Gaming Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County

  • Programming or software development (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Sofware Development & Programming

    South Hills School of Business & Technology

    Based in State College, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Hills School of Business & Technology, based in State College, PAProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$42,000
    School website, Sofware Development & Programming at South Hills School of Business & Technology
    More details about Sofware Development & Programming at South Hills School of Business & Technology
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    84 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,925
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $42,000
    School website, Sofware Development & Programming at South Hills School of Business & Technology

  • Software or app development certificateHybridAssociate's degree

    Software Development Certificate

    Community College Allegheny County

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Community College Allegheny County, PittsburghSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,615
    Program website, Software Development Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Software Development Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,350
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,615
    Program website, Software Development Certificate at Community College Allegheny County

  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Information Systems - Software Development

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc

    Oakdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc, OakdaleProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$61,935
    School website, Computer Information Systems - Software Development at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    More details about Computer Information Systems - Software Development at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10,938
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $61,935
    School website, Computer Information Systems - Software Development at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc

  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Java Developer (Voucher Included)

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc

    Oakdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc, OakdaleProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,595
    Program website, Certified Java Developer (Voucher Included) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    More details about Certified Java Developer (Voucher Included) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,595
    Program website, Certified Java Developer (Voucher Included) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc

  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Salesforce Developer Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000
    Program website, Salesforce Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Salesforce Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, Salesforce Developer Certification Course at Point Park University

  • Software or app development certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Appian Associate Developer Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Appian Associate Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Appian Associate Developer Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Appian Associate Developer Certification Course at Point Park University

  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pega Business Architect Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Pega Business Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Pega Business Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Pega Business Architect Certification Course at Point Park University

  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pega Robotics System Architect Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Pega Robotics System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Pega Robotics System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Pega Robotics System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University

  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pega Senior System Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Pega Senior System Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Pega Senior System Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Pega Senior System Certification Course at Point Park University

  • Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pega System Architect Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,475
    Program website, Pega System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about Pega System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    Program website, Pega System Architect Certification Course at Point Park University

  • Software or app development certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Full Stack Software Developer

    Community College Of Beaver County

    Monaca

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Of Beaver County, MonacaSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,495
    School website, Full Stack Software Developer at Community College Of Beaver County
    More details about Full Stack Software Developer at Community College Of Beaver County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,495
    School website, Full Stack Software Developer at Community College Of Beaver County

  • Software testing and QA courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Tech Training: Software Testing Analyst (Online In-Person)

    NuPaths LLC

    Harrisburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NuPaths LLC, HarrisburgSoftware testing and QA courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    Program website, Tech Training: Software Testing Analyst (Online In-Person) at NuPaths LLC
    More details about Tech Training: Software Testing Analyst (Online In-Person) at NuPaths LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    Program website, Tech Training: Software Testing Analyst (Online In-Person) at NuPaths LLC

  • Software testing and QA courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automation Quality Assurance with Python

    Unique System Skills LLC

    Nashua, NH

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Unique System Skills LLC, Nashua, NHSoftware testing and QA courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,395
    School website, Automation Quality Assurance with Python at Unique System Skills LLC
    More details about Automation Quality Assurance with Python at Unique System Skills LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,395
    School website, Automation Quality Assurance with Python at Unique System Skills LLC

  • Coding bootcampHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Engineering Bootcamp

    QS Academy Inc.

    Austin, TX

    High school diploma or equivalent

    QS Academy Inc., Austin, TXCoding bootcampHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,900
    Program website, Software Engineering Bootcamp at QS Academy Inc.
    More details about Software Engineering Bootcamp at QS Academy Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    23 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,900
    Program website, Software Engineering Bootcamp at QS Academy Inc.

  • Software or app development certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Technology Programming

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr

    Based in Leesport, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr, based in Leesport, PASoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,190
    School website, Information Technology Programming at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    More details about Information Technology Programming at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    74 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $379
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,190
    School website, Information Technology Programming at Berks Career & Technology Ctr

How to pay for coding and software development courses in Pennsylvania

WIOA funding can pay for coding and software development courses in Pennsylvania

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for coding and software development courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for coding and software development courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Coding and software development courses in Pennsylvania

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
16th of 32
coding and software programs here, against the typical state's 12
18 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the coding and software development courses by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Coding and software development courses in Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg and other Pennsylvania cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 programs are online.

Other training in Pennsylvania

How coding and software development courses compare with the rest of computers and IT: IT certification programs in Pennsylvania

Where the Pennsylvania software development program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania software development programs are on this list?

These are the software development programs Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Pennsylvania offers.

How the prices and results of Pennsylvania software development programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about coding and software development courses in Pennsylvania

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Programmers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List