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Computer Science Schools in Maryland

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

A Computer Science major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Maryland

CompSci 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 compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci 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 Computer Science Grads in Maryland

There are 77,210 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Maryland

CompSci grads earn an average of $107,960 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

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

A typical student attending UMBC will pay a net price of $19,460. 66% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Towson. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,105.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,748. In their early career, Frostburg State grads earn an average salary of $39,374.

#6

Hood College

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

42% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $23,809. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Hood.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

#8

Washington College

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

79% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,088.

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

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Coppin grads earn an average salary of $35,933. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,320 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer Science Careers in MD

Some of the careers compsci 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Information Science 3,677
Information Technology 2,370
Computer Information Systems 2,210
Computer Systems Networking 140
Computer Software Applications 75
Other Computer Sciences 60
Computer Programming 14
Computer Systems Analysis 6

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