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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Maryland

5 Colleges
$66,917 Avg Salary
$23,962 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science 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.

The Best Computer Science 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 5 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Maryland

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Maryland Schools in Computer Science

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland - College Park the best school in Maryland for computer science students. UMCP is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at UMCP accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $307.

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#2

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Loyola University Maryland is a great place for computer science students. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, compsci graduates from Loyola Maryland take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Maryland list. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UMBC take out is $20,463. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $290.

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#4

Towson University

Towson, MD

Out of the 5 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Towson.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Towson take out is $20,811. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $248.

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#5

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 #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Maryland list. Frostburg State is a small public school located in the small suburb of Frostburg.

On average, compsci graduates from Frostburg State take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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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 5 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 Negative Space.

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