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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland

12 Colleges
$60,331 Avg Salary
$26,324 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 4th in Maryland. In fact, 3,175 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 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, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland

Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

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Out of the 12 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 2 spot on the list. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a great place for computer and information sciences students. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Baltimore.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland list. UMGC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.

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#5

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Loyola University Maryland is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Bowie State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland list. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie.

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#7

Towson University

Towson, MD

Towson University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the city of Towson.

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#8

Stevenson University

Stevenson, MD

Stevenson University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland list. Located in the rural area of Stevenson, Stevenson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland ranking. Frostburg State is a small public school located in the small suburb of Frostburg.

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Strayer University - Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Suitland, Strayer University - Maryland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 7,126
Pennsylvania 2,926
New Jersey 1,624
District of Columbia 847
Delaware 292

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817
Computer Systems Networking 720
Computer Programming 490
Other Computer & Information Sciences 443
Data Processing 205

Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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