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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland

17 Colleges
$60,331 Avg Salary
$26,324 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 10,192 degrees and certificates from a Maryland school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Maryland to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our 2023 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the best school in Maryland for computer and information sciences students. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Johns Hopkins take out $16,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Anne Arundel Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Maryland. Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from AACC take out $14,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Maryland. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at UMCP take out an average of $20,167 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $277.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland list. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $21,871.

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Out of the 17 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Bowie State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Bowie.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Bowie State University take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. UMBC is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at UMBC take out an average of $19,920 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $253.

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#7

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Loyola Maryland take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Stevenson University

Stevenson, MD

With a ranking of #8, Stevenson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the rural area of Stevenson, Stevenson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Stevenson carry an average student debtload of $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $468.

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#9

Towson University

Towson, MD

With a ranking of #9, Towson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the city of Towson.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Towson take out is $22,566. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $270, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Baltimore City Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland ranking. Baltimore City Community College is a small public school located in the city of Baltimore.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 5,444
Pennsylvania 9,652
New York 18,431
Delaware 808
District of Columbia 1,354

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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