Find Tech Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland

17 Schools Ranked
$7,658 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,742 Avg Student Debt

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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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:

125 Total Awards
$7,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,847 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the most popular school in Maryland for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, the large public school handed out 125 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMGC is $7,704. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,336. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $26,847 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMGC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Read full report on University of Maryland Global Campus

#2

Harford Community College

Bel Air, Maryland
7 Total Awards
$6,065 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Harford Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland list. This small public school is located in Bel Air, Maryland, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $6,065 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Harford Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,302. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Online courses are available at Harford Community College, 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 undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Harford Community College Report

#3

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
5 Total Awards
$7,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,169 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at College of Southern Maryland helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Maryland. Located in La Plata, Maryland, the medium-sized public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Maryland who attend CSM full time pay an average of $7,050 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,030. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CSM accumulate an average of $13,169 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSM. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on College of Southern Maryland

#4

Carroll Community College

Westminster, Maryland
4 Total Awards
$6,798 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Carroll Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Maryland. This small public school is located in Westminster, Maryland, and it awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Maryland who attend Carroll Community College full time pay an average of $6,798 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,688.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Carroll Community College. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on Carroll Community College

4 Total Awards
$6,918 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,025 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Baltimore County. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland list. CCBC is a fairly large public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Maryland who attend CCBC full time pay an average of $6,918 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,062. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,025 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCBC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Community College of Baltimore County

#6

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
2 Total Awards
$9,364 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, University of Baltimore did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. UB is a small public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $9,364 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UB. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,550.

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

Read More…

#6

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland
2 Total Awards
$8,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,230 Avg Student Debt

Allegany College of Maryland landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Allegany College of Maryland is located in Cumberland, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $8,270 in tuition and fees if they attend Allegany College of Maryland full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,280. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Allegany College of Maryland accumulate an average of $18,230 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Allegany College of Maryland, 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, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Allegany College of Maryland Report

#8

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
1 Total Awards
$8,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,318 Avg Student Debt

Anne Arundel Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. AACC is a public institution located in Arnold, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Maryland who attend AACC full time pay an average of $8,900 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,550. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from AACC accumulate an average of $19,318 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that AACC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on Anne Arundel Community College

#8

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, Maryland
1 Total Awards
$6,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,931 Avg Student Debt

Hagerstown Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland list. HCC is a public institution located in Hagerstown, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,390 in tuition and fees if they attend HCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,190. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,931 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since HCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Read More…

#10

Strayer University - Maryland

Suitland, Maryland
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Maryland ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland list.

Strayer University - Maryland does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,515. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Strayer University - Maryland is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Strayer University - Maryland Report

#10

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, Maryland
$3,314 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,086 Avg Student Debt

Baltimore City Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Baltimore City Community College is $3,314. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,394. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,086 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Baltimore City Community College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Read full report on Baltimore City Community College

$6,026 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,190 Avg Student Debt

Prince George’s Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland ranking.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $6,026 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend PGCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,474. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PGCC accumulate an average of $22,190 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PGCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

Read More…

#10

Howard Community College

Columbia, Maryland
$7,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,341 Avg Student Debt

Howard Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HCC is $7,380. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,973. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from HCC accumulate an average of $26,341 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Howard Community College Report

#10

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, Maryland
$6,720 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,435 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Wor-Wic Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Maryland who attend Wor-Wic Community College full time pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,280. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wor-Wic Community College accumulate an average of $14,435 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Wor-Wic Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Read More…

#10

Cecil College

North East, Maryland
$8,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Cecil College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $8,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Cecil College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,510.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cecil College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

Read More…

#10

Frederick Community College

Frederick, Maryland
$7,444 Average Tuition & Fees

Frederick Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Maryland list.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $7,444 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Frederick Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,844.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Frederick Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on Frederick Community College

#10

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
$10,254 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Montgomery College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $10,254 in tuition and fees if they attend Montgomery College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,061.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Montgomery College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

View Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools Nationwide >

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.

Featured Schools

Find Computer Science Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited computer and technology colleges across the U.S.