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2024 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland

12 Colleges in Maryland
1,672 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #15 in popularity, general computer & information sciences is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for general computer & information sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,672 degrees in general computer & information sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Computer & Information Sciences School

Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland The computer and information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall General Computer & Information Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your General Computer & Information Sciences Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Master's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences in Maryland

The schools below may not offer all types of computer and information sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Maryland Schools in Computer and Information Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
451 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Johns Hopkins University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 451 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
549 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat University of Maryland Global Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 549 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.

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St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In MD

St Mary's College of Maryland is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences. SMCM is a small public college located in the small suburb of St. Mary's City. A Best Colleges rank of #659 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SMCM is a great college overall.

There were about 17 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at SMCM in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MD
39 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences needs to check out Anne Arundel Community College. AACC is a large public college located in the suburb of Arnold. A Best Colleges rank of #525 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means AACC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 39 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent data year.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MD

Bowie State University is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of Bowie. This university ranks 30th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 24 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bowie State University in the most recent data year.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In MD
15.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 17th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 20 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at The Mount in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In MD
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Frederick Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Frederick. This college ranks 18th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 20 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Frederick Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MD

Salisbury is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Salisbury. A Best Colleges rank of #676 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Salisbury is a great university overall.

There were approximately 26 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MD
44 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #759 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CCBC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 44 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at CCBC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Community College of Baltimore County

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In MD

Located in the midsize suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 20th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 7 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 1,026 3,916
Pennsylvania 978 2,215
New Jersey 614 2,119
District of Columbia 441 37
Delaware 345 154

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General Computer & Information Sciences is one of 5 different types of Computer Information Systems programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology 594
Artificial Intelligence 1
Human-Centered Technology Design 1

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