2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 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 Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 249 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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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 bachelor’s degree. UMGC is a large public school situated in Adelphi, Maryland. It awarded 2,582 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,704 in tuition and fees if they attend UMGC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,336. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMGC accumulate an average of $26,230 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
UMGC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 1,452 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Maryland who attend UMCP full time pay an average of $10,955 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $38,638. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,266 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UMCP. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the large public school handed out 1,074 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $15,804 in tuition and fees if they attend Rutgers New Brunswick full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,005. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of $24,259 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rutgers New Brunswick. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cornell is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 681 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Cornell is $61,015. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cornell accumulate an average of $14,061 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
Cornell does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the fairly large public school handed out 645 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMBC is $12,280. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,470. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMBC accumulate an average of $22,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMBC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
New York University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 522 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at NYU is $56,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,625 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
Online courses are available at NYU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Rochester Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Rochester, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 515 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $50,951 to cover tuition and fees at RIT. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,075 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
RIT does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large public school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 478 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $20,362 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pitt. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $35,394. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,463 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Pitt does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Newark, New Jersey, the fairly large public school handed out 457 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $18,016 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NJIT. Out-of-state students pay an average of $34,034. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,600 in student loans. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NJIT. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Towson University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Towson, Maryland, the large public school handed out 393 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Maryland who attend Towson full time pay an average of $10,464 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,516. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,133 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Towson, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Stony Brook University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 449 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $10,455 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Stony Brook. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,375. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,235 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Stony Brook. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in New York, New York, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 363 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Columbia does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $62,466. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,918 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Columbia is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
University at Albany landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. This fairly large public school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 338 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAlbany is $10,408. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,248. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAlbany accumulate an average of $22,369 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
UAlbany does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. This large public school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 350 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $17,378 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Temple. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $30,602. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,029 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Temple does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
New York City College of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. New York City College of Technology is a fairly large public school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 324 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend City Tech full time pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,270. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,079 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at City Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Queens College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Queens College is a fairly large public school located in Queens, New York that handed out 317 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at QC is $7,538. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,488. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,409 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.
Online courses are available at QC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 313 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $58,524 to cover tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Carnegie Mellon does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 1% took at least some of their classes online.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Troy, New York, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 294 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
RPI does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $58,526. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,167 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #19, Rowan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Glassboro, New Jersey, and it awarded 294 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $14,376 in tuition and fees if they attend Rowan full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,408. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,830 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Rowan, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #20, Wilmington University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in New Castle, Delaware that handed out 288 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Wilmington University, expect to pay an average of $11,760 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,817 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
Wilmington University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Baruch College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Baruch College is a fairly large public school located in New York, New York that handed out 285 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,464 in tuition and fees if they attend Baruch full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,414. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Baruch accumulate an average of $15,104 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
Baruch is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Syracuse University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 281 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Syracuse does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $57,591. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,454 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Syracuse. In 2019-2020 about 7% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Pennsylvania came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 264 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $61,710 to cover tuition and fees at UPenn. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,404 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UPenn does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, School of Visual Arts did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small private for-profit school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 254 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,871 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
With a ranking of #25, University at Buffalo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 249 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,782 in tuition and fees if they attend University at Buffalo full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,702. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University at Buffalo accumulate an average of $21,848 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at University at Buffalo. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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These schools also performed well in our most popular computer science schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ |
| 40 | Pace University - New York | New York, NY |
| 40 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY |
| 42 | Binghamton University | Vestal, NY |
| 43 | Fordham University | Bronx, NY |
| 43 | University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| 43 | St John’s University - New York | Queens, NY |
| 46 | Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ |
| 47 | Marist College | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| 48 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 49 | Kean University | Union, NJ |
| 50 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
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%.
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