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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland

33 Colleges
$62,251 Avg Salary
$26,553 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 33 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UMGC take out is $21,750.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Maryland Global Campus Report

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Johns Hopkins University is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Johns Hopkins take out is $16,250.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

The excellent programs at Towson University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Maryland. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Towson take out $21,888 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $292.

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#4

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montgomery College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland list. Montgomery College is a large public school located in the small city of Rockville.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UMCP take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #6, College of Southern Maryland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students. Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Baltimore City Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Community College of Baltimore County ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at CCBC accumulate an average of around $9,619 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Community College of Baltimore County Report

#8

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland ranking. AACC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Arnold.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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