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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maryland

11 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for compsci majors pursuing a .

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

CompSci majors at UMCP take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $307.

Full Computer Science at University of Maryland - College Park Report

Out of the 11 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.

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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#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Towson University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maryland list. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Towson.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Towson carry an average student debt load of $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.

Full Computer Science at Towson University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend United States Naval Academy. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of Annapolis, Annapolis is a public college with a small student population.

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#5

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

The excellent programs at Frostburg State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Maryland. Frostburg State is a small public school located in the small suburb of Frostburg.

CompSci majors at Frostburg State take out an average of $23,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

Hood College

Frederick, MD

Hood College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maryland list. Hood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Frederick.

Full Computer Science at Hood College Report

#7

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Loyola Maryland take out is $27,000.

Full Computer Science at Loyola University Maryland Report

#8

Washington College

Chestertown, MD

Washington College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maryland ranking. Washington College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Chestertown.

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#9

Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Coppin is a small public school located in the large city of Baltimore.

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With a ranking of #10, Washington Adventist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the large suburb of Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 11 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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