2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 68 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which online programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer science students working on their degree. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, the large public school handed out 4,150 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $25,870 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UMGC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,246 during the early year of their career. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sans Technology Institute is a great place for computer science students. Bethesda, Maryland is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 299 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wilmington University is a great place for computer science students. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Castle, Delaware. It awarded 507 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $27,904 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Wilmington University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,115 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Monroe College is a great place for computer science students. Located in Bronx, New York, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 205 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Monroe College accumulate an average of $21,814 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $126 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Monroe College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,443 during the early year of their career. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Community College of Baltimore County. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Community College of Baltimore County is a fairly large public school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 142 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from CCBC accumulate an average of $20,384 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from CCBC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,878 during the early years of their career. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
Strayer University - Global Region did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Strayer University - Global Region is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 133 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $38,671 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $121. During the early years of their career, Strayer University - Global Region graduates make an average of $52,529 annually. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
Towson University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Towson is a large public school situated in Towson, Maryland. It awarded 603 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,133 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $292 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Towson graduates make an average of $45,980 annually. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
Strayer University - Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in Suitland, Maryland, and it awarded 80 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $39,315 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $121 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Strayer University - Maryland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,529 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
DeVry College of New York came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in New York, New York, the small private for-profit school handed out 51 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $38,888 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $164. During the early years of their career, DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan graduates make an average of $51,853 annually. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.
Capitol Technology University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Capitol Technology University is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Laurel, Maryland that handed out 136 degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
Career Technical Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #11 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 48 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,044 in student loans.After graduating from Career Technical Institute, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $19,954 during the early years of their career. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
Berkeley College - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #12 on the list. New York, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 47 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Berkeley College - New York accumulate an average of $35,542 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $158, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Berkeley College - New York graduates make an average of $34,972 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.
Bucks County Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Newtown, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,272 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Bucks County Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,594 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.
College of Southern Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #14 on the list. CSM is a medium-sized public school situated in La Plata, Maryland. It awarded 137 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,340 in student loans. During the early years of their career, CSM graduates make an average of $38,975 annually. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #14, Peirce College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,892 in student loans.After graduating from Peirce, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,525 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.
With a ranking of #16, Montgomery County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. This medium-sized public school is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 93 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $16,889 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Montco graduates make an average of $37,557 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
Harrisburg Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #16 on the list. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 125 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,075 in student loans. During the early years of their career, HACC graduates make an average of $35,757 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.
With a ranking of #18, Jamestown Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Located in Jamestown, New York, the small public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Jamestown Community College accumulate an average of $14,287 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Jamestown Community College graduates make an average of $28,276 annually. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
Excelsior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Albany, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 30 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $20,421 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Excelsior College graduates make an average of $58,705 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.
YTI Career Institute-York came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. YTI Career Institute-York is a very small private for-profit school located in York, Pennsylvania that handed out 29 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from YTI accumulate an average of $14,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $127, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, YTI graduates make an average of $30,758 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
Strayer University - District of Columbia landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Strayer University - District of Columbia accumulate an average of $38,671 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $121. Once they receive their degree, Strayer University - District of Columbia graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,529 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Woodland Park, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,316 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $127 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Berkeley College - Woodland Park graduates make an average of $34,988 annually. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #23, Drexel University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Drexel University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 454 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Drexel accumulate an average of $27,800 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $737, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Drexel graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $60,176 during the early year of their career. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #24, Central Penn College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Central Penn is a very small private for-profit school situated in Summerdale, Pennsylvania. It awarded 24 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $36,769 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $243 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Central Penn, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,978 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is located in Orchard Park, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,897 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $115. During the early years of their career, Bryant & Stratton College - Online graduates make an average of $30,980 annually. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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