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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Maryland

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There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Maryland to see which master's degree 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:

1,270 Total Awards
$9,342 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Maryland. UMGC is located in Adelphi, Maryland and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,270 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

UMGC does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Maryland Global Campus Report

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
463 Total Awards
$61,202 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 17 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Johns Hopkins is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 463 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Johns Hopkins does offer online graduate classes in some areas. 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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236 Total Awards
$14,814 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the fairly large public school handed out 236 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at UMBC, 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, 97% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
257 Total Awards
$16,995 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 257 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

UMCP 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 75% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Report

#5

Towson University

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in Towson, Maryland, the large public school awarded 121 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Towson. In fact, around 100% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Hood College

Frederick, Maryland
50 Total Awards
$9,080 Average Tuition & Fees

Hood College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Frederick, Maryland, and it awarded 50 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 30% 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 2019-2020 about 43% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Sans Technology Institute

Bethesda, Maryland
43 Total Awards

Sans Technology Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the very small private for-profit school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.

Since the graduate programs at Sans Technology Institute are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#8

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, Maryland
40 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 master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Capitol Technology University is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Laurel, Maryland that handed out 40 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Capitol Tech does offer online graduate classes in some areas. 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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#9

Stevenson University

Stevenson, Maryland
30 Total Awards

Stevenson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Stevenson, Maryland, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 30 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#10

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
26 Total Awards
$10,788 Average Tuition & Fees

Frostburg State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Frostburg State is a small public school situated in Frostburg, Maryland. It awarded 26 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Frostburg State. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Frostburg State University Report

#11

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland
16 Total Awards
$10,440 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Maryland Eastern Shore landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a small public school located in Princess Anne, Maryland that handed out 16 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UMES. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 11% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Strayer University - Maryland

Suitland, Maryland
16 Total Awards
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Suitland, Maryland, the small private for-profit school handed out 16 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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

Full Strayer University - Maryland Report

#13

University of Baltimore

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

With a ranking of #13, University of Baltimore did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Around 36% 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.

Full University of Baltimore Report

#14

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland
9 Total Awards
$18,600 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Loyola University Maryland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Loyola Maryland 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 97% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland
6 Total Awards
$10,256 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Bowie State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Bowie State University is a medium-sized public school located in Bowie, Maryland that handed out 6 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bowie State University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Bowie State University Report

#16

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, Maryland
4 Total Awards
$13,711 Average Tuition & Fees

Notre Dame of Maryland University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. NDMU is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at NDMU. In fact, around 61% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland
$9,657 Average Tuition & Fees

Morgan State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Morgan State. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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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