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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

28 Ranked Colleges
2,693 Degrees Awarded
$24,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region

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General Computer & Information Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the country with 48,796 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 9,406 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,693 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 28 colleges that offer a degree in general computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general computer and information sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region master’s degree computer and information sciences students.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Marist College landed the #1 spot on the list. Poughkeepsie, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 51 students in 2019-2020.

Marist also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Marist are $15,400.

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#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school handed out 403 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028.

Full University at Buffalo General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#3

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#17 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. WCUPA is a fairly large public school situated in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It awarded 6 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WCUPA, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are $16,758.

Full West Chester University of Pennsylvania General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#4

Hood College

Frederick, Maryland
#25 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hood College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Hood College is a small school located in Frederick, Maryland that handed out 24 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Hood not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hood College are $9,070, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
#20 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rowan University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rowan is a fairly large school located in Glassboro, New Jersey that handed out 8 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rowan, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rowan are $15,787, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Touro College

New York, New York
#24 in overall quality

Touro College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Touro College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 32 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Touro also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Touro College are $13,138, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Temple University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Temple University is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#12 in overall quality

Stony Brook University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
#19 in overall quality

Montclair State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Montclair State is a large school located in Montclair, New Jersey that handed out 18 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Montclair State also took the #19 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State University are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#8 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 106 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132.

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#11

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland

Bowie State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Bowie State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Bowie, Maryland. It awarded 15 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Bowie State University are $15,281, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#13 in overall quality

Fordham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. Fordham University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 23 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham University are $23,846, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland

With a ranking of #13, University of Maryland Eastern Shore did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is located in Princess Anne, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are $16,978, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Maryland Eastern Shore General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#9 in overall quality

New Jersey Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Newark, New Jersey, this fairly large public school handed out 174 degrees to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

NJIT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NJIT are $33,744, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
#15 in overall quality

New York Institute of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Old Westbury, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 103 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree computer and information sciences students list, NYIT has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NYIT are $25,460.

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#16

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, New York
#23 in overall quality

SUNY Polytechnic Institute ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a small public school situated in Utica, New York. It awarded 36 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Poly also took the #23 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are $24,427.

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#17

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#21 in overall quality

LIU Post did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #17. Brookville, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree computer and information sciences students list, LIU Post has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

Penn State University Park did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728.

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#19

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
#22 in overall quality

SUNY New Paltz ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY New Paltz is located in New Paltz, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree computer and information sciences students list, SUNY New Paltz has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY New Paltz are $24,389, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Delaware is a large school located in Newark, Delaware that handed out 11 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree computer and information sciences students list, UD has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Rutgers University - Camden

Camden, New Jersey
#16 in overall quality

Rutgers University - Camden did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #21. This medium-sized school is located in Camden, New Jersey, and it awarded 6 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree computer and information sciences students list, Rutgers Camden has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - Camden are $31,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey
#18 in overall quality

Monmouth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #22. This medium-sized school is located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, and it awarded 12 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Monmouth also took the #18 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Monmouth are $28,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 525 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

NYU also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

With a ranking of #24, Kean University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Kean is a fairly large school located in Union, New Jersey that handed out 9 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Kean University are $22,318, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 171 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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