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General Computer Science Schools in Maryland

1,639 students earned Computer Science degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Maryland

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,360
Master’s Degree 241
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Maryland

77,210 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $107,960, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

929 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,719 after earning their degree at this institution.

354 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,105. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,374 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#6

Hood College

Frederick
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,809.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,084 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#8

Washington College

Chestertown
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,089 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Graduates earn an average $45,859 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
2,348 Total Students

A typical student attending Coppin will pay a net price of $10,105. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Coppin.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
968 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,504. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,320 a year.

General Computer Science Careers in MD

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Computer Programmers 8% $88,860
Web Developers 8% $73,450
Information Security Analysts 8% $109,750
Systems Software Developers 8% $118,300
Software Applications Developers 7% $100,510
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,060
Computer Network Support Specialists 6% $69,170
Computer and Information Systems Managers 6% $148,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 4% $116,370
Computer Workers 2% $116,360

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