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

68 Schools Ranked
$23,690 Avg Student Debt

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 68 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

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.

Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at UMGC, 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 91% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Maryland Global Campus Report

#2

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
165 Total Awards
$42,954 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,245 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 68 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Syracuse University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 165 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,245 in student loans. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Syracuse. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Sans Technology Institute

Bethesda, Maryland
140 Total Awards

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Sans Technology Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . This very small private for-profit school is located in Bethesda, Maryland, and it awarded 140 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.

Sans Technology Institute is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Sans Technology Institute Report

#4

Rochester Institute of Technology

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rochester Institute of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. RIT is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 88 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $20,525 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

RIT does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

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 #5 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.

Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Towson does offer online graduate classes in some areas. 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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#6

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
69 Total Awards
$32,904 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,615 Avg Student Debt

George Washington University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 69 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,615 in student loans. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at GWU. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

Full George Washington University Report

#7

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
57 Total Awards
$11,898 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their graduate certificate. Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school awarded 57 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

WCUPA does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Hood College

Frederick, Maryland
35 Total Awards
$9,080 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,880 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Hood College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their graduate certificate. Hood is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Frederick, Maryland. It awarded 35 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Graduate Certificate recipients from Hood accumulate an average of $16,880 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Hood, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 43% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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34 Total Awards
$24,546 Average Tuition & Fees

New Jersey Institute of Technology 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 #9 on the list. NJIT is located in Newark, New Jersey and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 graduate certificates to qualified students.

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

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at NJIT. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Drexel University

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

Drexel University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate 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. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Drexel. In fact, around 85% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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24 Total Awards
$52,924 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,131 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their graduate certificate. Columbia is located in New York, New York and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 graduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $33,131 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Columbia. 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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#12

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
21 Total Awards
$39,556 Average Tuition & Fees

Stevens Institute of Technology came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Stevens is located in Hoboken, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Stevens does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 54% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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

With a ranking of #13, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools 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. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Pitt does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 16% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#14

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
17 Total Awards
$15,764 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Baltimore 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 #14 on the list. UB is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at UB 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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#14

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
18 Total Awards
$14,388 Average Tuition & Fees

University at Buffalo came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Buffalo, New York, the large public school handed out 18 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University at Buffalo does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Johns Hopkins University

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

Johns Hopkins University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. Johns Hopkins is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 15 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Graduate Certificate recipients from Johns Hopkins accumulate an average of $19,227 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Johns Hopkins does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 85% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Johns Hopkins University Report

#17

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
14 Total Awards
$10,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,710 Avg Student Debt

The Graduate Center, CUNY ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. The Graduate Center is located in New York, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Graduate Certificate recipients from The Graduate Center accumulate an average of $17,710 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at The Graduate Center. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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11 Total Awards
$10,722 Average Tuition & Fees

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. FDU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Teaneck, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

FDU is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Report

#19

New York Institute of Technology

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

New York Institute of Technology came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. NYIT is a private not-for-profit institution located in Old Westbury, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at NYIT. In fact, around 10% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full New York Institute of Technology Report

#19

Capitol Technology University

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

Capitol Technology University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Laurel, Maryland, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 10 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Capitol Tech, 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 graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, Pennsylvania
9 Total Awards
$11,440 Average Tuition & Fees

Kutztown 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 #21 on the list. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public school situated in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It awarded 9 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Kutztown University. 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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#22

Gannon University

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

Gannon University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Gannon does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 55% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

University at Albany

Albany, New York
7 Total Awards
$13,535 Average Tuition & Fees

University at Albany landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. University at Albany is a fairly large public school located in Albany, New York that handed out 7 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UAlbany does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University at Albany Report

#22

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
19 Total Awards
$13,838 Average Tuition & Fees

Stony Brook University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Stony Brook University is a large public school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 19 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Stony Brook does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#25

Marist College

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

With a ranking of #25, Marist College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their graduate certificate. 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Marist. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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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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