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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland

33 Colleges
$62,251 Avg Salary
$26,553 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Maryland to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Maryland.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the most popular school in Maryland for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $21,750 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Maryland Global Campus Report

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Johns Hopkins accumulate an average of around $16,250 in student debt.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

Out of the 33 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Towson carry an average student debt load of $21,888. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $292, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Montgomery College is a great place for computer information systems students. Montgomery College is a large public school located in the city of Rockville.

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The excellent programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Maryland. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UMCP carry an average student debt load of $19,500.

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College of Southern Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Baltimore City Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Community College of Baltimore County came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from CCBC take out $9,619 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#10

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD

Howard Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland ranking. HCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Columbia.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 25 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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