2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
With 254,454 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer and information sciences is the #5 most popular major in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 62 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences 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. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are $8,450 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Baltimore City Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Baltimore City Community College is a small public school located in the city of Baltimore.
Baltimore City Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,394 in tuition and fees each year.
Baltimore City Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Anne Arundel Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at AACC are $13,550 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, AACC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Delaware Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $11,808 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Delaware Tech is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Harrisburg Area Community College is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HACC are $9,818 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, HACC also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #6, Hagerstown Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. HCC is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Hagerstown.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HCC are $8,190 per year.
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Brookdale Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Brookdale Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,554 in tuition and fees each year.
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Community College of Baltimore County did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. CCBC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.
CCBC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,062 in tuition and fees each year.
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Strayer University - Maryland ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Suitland, Strayer University - Maryland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Strayer University - Maryland undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year.
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Strayer University - Global Region ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, Strayer University - Global Region is a private for-profit school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Global Region are $13,515 a year.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the Middle Atlantic Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY |
| 12 | DeVry University - New Jersey | North Brunswick, NJ |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best computer and information sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5,444 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,652 |
| New York | 18,431 |
| Maryland | 10,192 |
| Delaware | 808 |
| District of Columbia | 1,354 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 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).
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