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Computer Science Schools in Maryland

279 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 25th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Maryland

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 241
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 25.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 52.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 77,210 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $107,960, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Maryland that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,048. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,729 a year. 83% of students get financical aid.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Towson grads earn an average salary of $48,390. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 71% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,748.

#5

Hood College

Frederick
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,809. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

Computer Science Careers in MD

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Computer Programmers 8% $88,860
Web Developers 8% $73,450
Information Security Analysts 8% $109,750
Systems Software Developers 8% $118,300
Software Applications Developers 7% $100,510
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,060
Computer Network Support Specialists 6% $69,170
Computer and Information Systems Managers 6% $148,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 4% $116,370
Computer Workers 2% $116,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Information Technology 1,400
Information Science 833
Computer Information Systems 550
Computer Systems Networking 67
Computer Software Applications 46

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