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2023 Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Maryland

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$99,796 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Science Master's Degree School for You

Computer Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maryland. With 1,639 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Maryland to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for compsci majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Maryland Schools for a Master's in Computer Science

Our analysis found University of Maryland - College Park to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Maryland. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of College Park.

Full Computer Science at University of Maryland - College Park Report

Out of the 4 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the # 2 spot on the list. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Baltimore.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Towson.

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#4

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Frostburg State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Frostburg State is a small public school located in the suburb of Frostburg.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,957
New York 6,508
New Jersey 853
District of Columbia 494
Delaware 74

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

CompSci Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 4 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).
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