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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Maryland

8 Colleges
$77,715 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 3rd in Maryland. In fact, 2,210 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Maryland to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Colleges.

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Maryland. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 22% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Johns Hopkins University Report

The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Maryland. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 115 students majoring in CIS at UMCP, 58% are male and 42% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Maryland - College Park Report

#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Towson University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Maryland. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 76 students majoring in CIS at Towson, 51% are male and 49% are female.

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#4

Hood College

Frederick, MD

Out of the 8 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Hood College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Frederick, Hood is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 42% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Hood College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bowie State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 33% are male.

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Capitol Technology University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the large suburb of Laurel, Capitol Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the fringe town of Princess Anne, UMES is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 67% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Maryland Eastern Shore Report

#8

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. UB is a small public school located in the city of Baltimore.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Baltimore

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools 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 computer science area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

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 8 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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