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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

148 Colleges
$12,525 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$56,340 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 148 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which 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.

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Top 15% Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

#1

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA
$33,150 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named La Salle University the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer and information sciences students. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at La Salle are $33,150 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from La Salle carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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$7,394 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baltimore City Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Baltimore City Community College is a small public school located in the large city of Baltimore.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baltimore City Community College are $7,394 per year.

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Out of the 148 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Anne Arundel Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public school with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at AACC are $13,550 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from AACC take out $14,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

AACC also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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The excellent programs at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Delaware Tech are $11,808 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Delaware Tech carry an average student debtload of $9,564.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Delaware Tech also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

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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 #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $21,871.

UMGC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

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#6

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE
$11,760 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Wilmington University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle.

Wilmington University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,760 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Wilmington University take out an average of $26,798 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$9,818 Average Tuition & Fees

Harrisburg Area Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. 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. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from HACC carry an average student debtload of $19,202.

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$9,554 Average Tuition & Fees

Brookdale Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Brookdale Community College are $9,554 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Brookdale Community College take out $9,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$8,190 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Hagerstown Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. 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. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from HCC take out $10,875 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$10,062 Average Tuition & Fees

Community College of Baltimore County landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. CCBC is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.

CCBC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,062 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at CCBC take out an average of $14,117 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#11

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY
$10,368 Average Tuition & Fees

Monroe Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Monroe Community College are $10,368 per year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Monroe Community College take out an average of $9,818 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$10,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Hudson Valley Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. HVCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Troy.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HVCC are $10,764 per year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at HVCC accumulate an average of around $11,256 in student debt.

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#13

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY
$10,769 Average Tuition & Fees

Erie Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Erie Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Buffalo.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Erie Community College are $10,769 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Erie Community College take out $13,167 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#14

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD
$9,844 Average Tuition & Fees

Frederick Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #14 on the list. Frederick Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Frederick.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Frederick Community College are $9,844 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Frederick Community College carry an average student debtload of $10,400.

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#15

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY
$10,844 Average Tuition & Fees

Onondaga Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. OCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Syracuse.

OCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,844 in tuition and fees each year.

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$8,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Borough of Manhattan Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BMCC are $8,050 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at BMCC take out an average of $9,015 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - New Jersey landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Strayer University - New Jersey is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Cherry Hill.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - New Jersey are $13,515 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Strayer University - New Jersey take out is $43,983.

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$19,302 Average Tuition & Fees

Bowie State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #18 on the list. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Bowie.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bowie State University are $19,302 per year. 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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$12,744 Average Tuition & Fees

Community College of Philadelphia ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Community College of Philadelphia are $12,744 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Community College of Philadelphia take out an average of $10,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Trevose, Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Strayer University - Pennsylvania undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Strayer University - Pennsylvania take out an average of $43,983 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Maryland ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Suitland, Strayer University - Maryland is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Maryland are $13,515 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Strayer University - Maryland take out an average of $43,983 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - District of Columbia ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Washington, Strayer University - District of Columbia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Strayer University - District of Columbia undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Strayer University - District of Columbia take out $43,983 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
23 Strayer University - Delaware Newark, DE
24 Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY
25 Strayer University - Global Region Washington, DC
26 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
27 DeVry University - Pennsylvania Ft. Washington, PA
28 Stevenson University Stevenson, MD
29 DeVry University - New Jersey North Brunswick, NJ

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best computer and information sciences colleges 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

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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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