2026 Best Computer Science Schools in Maryland
Looking for the best Computer Science degree programs in Maryland? This list ranks 78 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Computer Science Degree reviewed 65 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Science Degree Schools in Maryland
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the best Computer Science school in Maryland. Based in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. The median Computer Science program debt is $13,426. Read the full report on Johns Hopkins University
Request InformationOut of the 65 schools in Maryland in this year's ranking, Anne Arundel Community College landed the #2 spot. Located in Arnold, MD, Anne Arundel Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,322, compared with $11,522 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $13,947. Read the full report on Anne Arundel Community College
Request InformationA rank of #3 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top choices in Maryland. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school based in College Park, MD. About 89% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. The median Computer Science program debt is $20,836. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park
Request InformationYou'll be in good company at University Of Maryland University College, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Adelphi, MD, University Of Maryland University College is a public institution. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,136, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. University Of Maryland University College Computer Science students take on a median of $23,276 in debt. Get the full University Of Maryland University College report
Request InformationA rank of #5 makes Bowie State University one of the top choices in Maryland. Based in Bowie, MD, Bowie State University is a public institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,218, compared with $19,938 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,474 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on Bowie State University
Request InformationUniversity Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #6 spot in Maryland this year. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. University Of Maryland Baltimore County posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Request InformationLoyola University Baltimore landed the #7 spot in Maryland this year. Based in Baltimore, MD, Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $57,150. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Loyola University Baltimore
Request InformationStevenson University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Stevenson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Owings Mills, MD. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,560. Typical Computer Science student debt is $27,042. See the full Stevenson University profile
Request InformationTowson University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Towson, MD, Towson University is a public institution. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,728 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Typical Computer Science student debt is $21,241. Get the full Towson University report
Request InformationBaltimore City Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,314, while out-of-state students pay about $7,394. The median Computer Science program debt is $11,202. See the full Baltimore City Community College profile
Request InformationThe Community College Of Baltimore County came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Baltimore, MD, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,110 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,182. Typical Computer Science student debt is $18,038. See the full The Community College Of Baltimore County profile
Request InformationHagerstown Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Hagerstown, MD, Hagerstown Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,320, with out-of-state students paying around $8,190. Graduates carry a median of $15,126 in student loans. Read the full report on Hagerstown Community College
Request InformationFrederick Community College landed the #13 spot in Maryland this year. Based in Frederick, MD, Frederick Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,849 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,042 for out-of-state students. Frederick Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $10,778 in debt. Get the full Frederick Community College report
Request InformationFrostburg State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Frostburg, MD, Frostburg State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,220, while out-of-state students pay about $25,814. Graduates carry a median of $25,340 in student loans. Read more about Frostburg State University
Request InformationUniversity Of Maryland Eastern Shore came in at #15 in this year's ranking. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public school based in Princess Anne, MD. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore graduates 35% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,076, compared with $20,122 for out-of-state students. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore Computer Science students take on a median of $26,996 in debt. Read more about University Of Maryland Eastern Shore
Request InformationUniversity Of Baltimore did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Baltimore, MD, University Of Baltimore is a public institution. University Of Baltimore posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $23,984. University Of Baltimore Computer Science students take on a median of $29,681 in debt. More on University Of Baltimore
Request InformationCarroll Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Carroll Community College
Request InformationChesapeake College landed the #18 spot in Maryland this year. See the full Chesapeake College profile
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Mcdaniel College landed the #19 spot in Maryland this year. Read more about Mcdaniel College
Request InformationThe Temple Annapolis A Paul Mitchell Partner School placed #20 among Computer Science schools in Maryland. See the full The Temple Annapolis A Paul Mitchell Partner School profile
Request InformationUnited States Naval Academy did well this year, earning the #21 position. See the full United States Naval Academy profile
Request InformationHood College
Hood College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Hood College
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Jessup ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Jessup
Request InformationUniversity System Of Maryland Research Centers came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University System Of Maryland Research Centers
Request InformationUniversity Of Maryland Baltimore did well this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore report
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These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Aveda Institute Maryland placed #26 among Computer Science schools in Maryland. More on Aveda Institute Maryland
Request InformationBaltimore School Of Massage Linthicum did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on Baltimore School Of Massage Linthicum
Request InformationInstitute Of Health Sciences placed #28 among Computer Science schools in Maryland. Read more about Institute Of Health Sciences
Request InformationMaryland Beauty Academy Of Essex came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on Maryland Beauty Academy Of Essex
Request InformationCoppin State University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. See the full Coppin State University profile
Request InformationOmega Studios School Of Applied Recording Arts And Sciences did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Omega Studios School Of Applied Recording Arts And Sciences
Request InformationHoward Community College landed the #32 spot in Maryland this year. Get the full Howard Community College report
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Hair Academy Ii did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Hair Academy Ii
Request InformationBais Hamedrash And Mesivta Of Baltimore ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Bais Hamedrash And Mesivta Of Baltimore
Request InformationAllegany College Of Maryland came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Allegany College Of Maryland
Request InformationAward Beauty School came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Get the full Award Beauty School report
Request InformationWashington Adventist University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Washington Adventist University profile
Request InformationMaryland Institute College Of Art landed the #38 spot in Maryland this year. Read the full report on Maryland Institute College Of Art
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Garrett College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Garrett College
Request InformationThe Temple A Paul Mitchell Partner School landed the #40 spot in Maryland this year. Read the full report on The Temple A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Request InformationLincoln College Of Technology Columbia came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Lincoln College Of Technology Columbia
Request InformationAspen Beauty Academy Of Laurel came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read more about Aspen Beauty Academy Of Laurel
Request InformationMontgomery Beauty School Baltimore Beauty Barber School came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Montgomery Beauty School Baltimore Beauty Barber School
Request InformationCollege Of Notre Dame Of Maryland landed the #44 spot in Maryland this year. Read more about College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland
Request InformationHair Expressions Academy placed #45 among Computer Science schools in Maryland. More on Hair Expressions Academy
Request InformationFortis Institute Towson placed #46 among Computer Science schools in Maryland. Read the full report on Fortis Institute Towson
Request InformationBaltimore Studio Of Hair Design did well this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Baltimore Studio Of Hair Design report
Request InformationSalisbury University landed the #48 spot in Maryland this year. See the full Salisbury University profile
Request InformationMontgomery College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Get the full Montgomery College report
Request InformationMaryland University Of Integrative Health ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Maryland University Of Integrative Health profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 65 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 78 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).