2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree School for You
With 60,971 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer and information sciences is the #5 most popular major in the United States.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 90 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 15% Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named La Salle University the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at La Salle are $1,455 per year.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wilmington University is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle.
Wilmington University graduate students pay an average of $9,060 in tuition and fees each year.
Out of the 90 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Stevenson University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Stevenson, Stevenson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Stevenson are $8,340 per year.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maryland Global Campus is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. UMGC is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UMGC are $12,132 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Delaware. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UD are $18,128 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UD also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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Villanova University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Villanova are $21,199 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Villanova also is in the top 5% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Bowie State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Bowie State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Bowie State University are $15,407 a year.
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Cornell University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Cornell are $30,006 a year.
Cornell also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region rankings.
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Delaware State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Del State is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Dover.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Del State are $11,726 per year.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. WCUPA is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at WCUPA are $16,758 per year.
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Loyola University Maryland landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Loyola Maryland are $18,600 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Loyola Maryland is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Loyola University Maryland Report
With a ranking of #12, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public school with a small student population.
Clarion University graduate students pay an average of $13,862 in tuition and fees each year.
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at East Stroudsburg University are $16,728 per year.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | La Roche University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 15 | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ |
| 16 | Marist College | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| 17 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA |
| 18 | Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best computer and information sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 7,126 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,926 |
| Maryland | 3,175 |
| New Jersey | 1,624 |
| District of Columbia | 847 |
| Delaware | 292 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
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 25 schools only.
- 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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