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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

28 Schools Ranked
$23,690 Avg Student Debt

A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp 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 Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones had the most popular online graduate certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

173 Total Awards
$9,342 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer science students working on their graduate certificate. This large public school is located in Adelphi, Maryland, and it awarded 173 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Sans Technology Institute

Bethesda, Maryland
140 Total Awards

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sans Technology Institute is a great place for computer science students working on their graduate certificate. Sans Technology Institute is a very small private for-profit school located in Bethesda, Maryland that handed out 140 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Sans Technology Institute is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
77 Total Awards
$11,034 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Towson University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Towson, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 77 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
30 Total Awards
$37,074 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,548 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 30 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,548 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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18 Total Awards
$25,248 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,469 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for computer science students working on their graduate certificate. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 18 students in 2020-2021.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $22,469 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Around 16% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
15 Total Awards
$61,202 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,227 Avg Student Debt

Johns Hopkins University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 15 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $19,227 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
88 Total Awards
$52,408 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,525 Avg Student Debt

Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. Located in Rochester, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 88 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $20,525 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 72% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, Maryland
10 Total Awards
$11,844 Average Tuition & Fees

Capitol Technology University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Laurel, Maryland, and it awarded 10 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
10 Total Awards
$25,460 Average Tuition & Fees

New York Institute of Technology ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Old Westbury, New York, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 10 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 10% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania
7 Total Awards
$20,660 Average Tuition & Fees

Gannon University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 7 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York
6 Total Awards
$15,760 Average Tuition & Fees

Marist College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. Poughkeepsie, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

Around 75% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
3 Total Awards
$12,919 Average Tuition & Fees

California University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Cal U is located in California, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 90% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
1 Total Awards
$12,542 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Oswego ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Oswego is a medium-sized public school situated in Oswego, New York. It awarded 1 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

St. Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, New York
1 Total Awards
$15,192 Average Tuition & Fees

St. Bonaventure University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. Saint Bonaventure, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

DeVry College of New York

New York, New York
1 Total Awards
$17,552 Average Tuition & Fees

DeVry College of New York came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan is located in New York, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 graduate certificates to qualified students.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Strayer University - Delaware

Newark, Delaware
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Delaware ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Strayer University - Delaware. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#16

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York

Niagara University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
$11,870 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Empire State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Strayer University - Pennsylvania

Trevose, Pennsylvania
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs.

Since the graduate programs at Strayer University - Pennsylvania are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#16

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
$12,659 Average Tuition & Fees

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

Around 94% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York
$13,000 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Fredonia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania

DeSales University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Global Region came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

Strayer University - Global Region is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#16

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 Total Awards
$18,278 Average Tuition & Fees

Temple University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Temple University is a large public school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$19,428 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Chatham University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their graduate certificate.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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