2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You
With 11,939 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer programming is the #6 most popular major in the United States.
There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Programming Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Programming Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer Programming Schools
Our analysis found Rochester Institute of Technology to be the best school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
While working on their degree, programming majors at RIT accumulate an average of around $24,979 in student debt.
Full Computer Programming at Rochester Institute of Technology Report
The excellent programs at South Hills School of Business & Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of State College, South Hills School of Business & Technology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Full Computer Programming at South Hills School of Business & Technology Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The excellent programs at Siena College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Siena is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Loudonville.
Out of the 20 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, programming graduates from Rowan carry an average student debtload of $22,000.
Farmingdale State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Programming Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Farmingdale.
On average, programming graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale take out $19,321 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Computer Programming at Farmingdale State College
Pittsburgh Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Programming Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pittsburgh Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Oakdale.
After completing their degree, programming graduates from Pittsburgh Technical College carry an average student debtload of $14,499. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $253, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Marist College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Marist is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie.
Wilmington University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Programming Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
On average, programming graduates from Wilmington University take out $22,593 in student loans while working on their degree.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. FDU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck.
Best Computer Programming Colleges by State
Explore the best computer programming colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Maryland | 14 |
Pennsylvania | 99 |
New York | 343 |
New Jersey | 220 |
Delaware | 18 |
More Computer Programming Rankings in the Middle Atlantic Region
Rankings in Majors Related to Programming
Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.
Programming Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
General Computer Programming | 8,750 |
App Specific Computer Programming | 2,411 |
Computer Programming Certifications | 278 |
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms | 173 |
Computer Game Programming | 169 |
Other Computer Programming | 158 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Programming
Related 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 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 luis gomes.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |