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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

11 Colleges
$13,663 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maryland. With 2,210 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Maryland to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for CIS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Maryland. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $7,704 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UMGC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,190.

UMGC did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Maryland Global Campus

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bowie State University is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bowie State University are $8,562 a year.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Bowie State University

#3

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Salisbury University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Salisbury is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Salisbury.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Salisbury are $10,188 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Salisbury take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,385.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Salisbury University

#4

Towson University

Towson, MD

Out of the 11 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Towson are $10,464 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Towson accumulate an average of around $20,331 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $292, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at Towson University Report

#5

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Mary’s College of Maryland. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. SMCM is a small public school located in the suburb of St. Mary's City.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SMCM are $15,124 a year.

Full Computer Information Systems at St Mary’s College of Maryland Report

#6

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Morgan State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,008 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Morgan State University Report

University of Maryland Eastern Shore landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the town of Princess Anne, UMES is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMES are $8,724 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UMES take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,204.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Maryland Eastern Shore Report

#8

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

With a ranking of #8, Frostburg State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Frostburg, Frostburg State is a public college with a small student population.

Frostburg State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,594 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Frostburg State University

With a ranking of #9, Strayer University - Maryland did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Strayer University - Maryland is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Suitland.

Strayer University - Maryland undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Strayer University - Maryland accumulate an average of around $40,372 in student debt.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Strayer University - Maryland

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Johns Hopkins are $58,720 a year.

Johns Hopkins not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list.

Full Computer Information Systems at Johns Hopkins University Report

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,773
New York 5,696
New Jersey 3,112
District of Columbia 137
Delaware 250

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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