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2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland

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Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 88,434 computer information systems students received their degree, making the major the 9th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.

Across Maryland, there were 2,268 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $62,251 and $26,553 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland” ranking analyzed 32 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their computer information systems program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for maryland cis students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Maryland

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Out of the 32 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Capitol Technology University landed the #1 spot on the list. Capitol Tech is located in Laurel, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Capitol Tech Computer Information Systems Report

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Montgomery College
Rockville, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Montgomery College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland. This fairly large school is located in Rockville, Maryland, and it awarded 271 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Montgomery College

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. Towson University is a public institution located in Towson, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 314 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Towson

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Baltimore City Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland. Baltimore City Community College is a small school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 50 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Baltimore City Community College

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Strayer University - Maryland
Suitland, Maryland

Out of the 32 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - Maryland landed the #5 spot on the list. Suitland, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

Full Strayer University - Maryland Computer Information Systems Report

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 451 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Johns Hopkins

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St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, Maryland

St Mary’s College of Maryland did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #7. St. Mary’s City, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at SMCM

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Garrett College
McHenry, Maryland

With a ranking of #8, Garrett College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. Garrett College is a public institution located in McHenry, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Garrett Community College

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland

University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is located in Princess Anne, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full University of Maryland Eastern Shore Computer Information Systems Report

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University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, this large public school handed out 549 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UMGC Computer Information Systems Report

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Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 44 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Morgan State

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Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland

Mount St Mary’s University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking. The Mount is a private not-for-profit institution located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at The Mount

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Howard Community College
Columbia, Maryland

With a ranking of #13, Howard Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. Howard Community College is located in Columbia, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Howard Community College

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Hood College
Frederick, Maryland

Hood College ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. Frederick, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Hood College Computer Information Systems Report

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Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland

Bowie State University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. Bowie, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Bowie State University

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Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland

Frederick Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking. Located in Frederick, Maryland, this medium-sized public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Full Frederick Community College Computer Information Systems Report

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United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking. This small school is located in Annapolis, Maryland, and it awarded 21 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Annapolis Computer Information Systems Report

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College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, Maryland

College of Southern Maryland did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #18. College of Southern Maryland is a medium-sized school located in La Plata, Maryland that handed out 52 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full College of Southern Maryland Computer Information Systems Report

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Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland

Harford Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. Harford Community College is located in Bel Air, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Full Harford Community College Computer Information Systems Report

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Prince George’s Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. PGCC is a fairly large public school situated in Largo, Maryland. It awarded 21 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at PGCC

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Anne Arundel Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #21. Anne Arundel Community College is located in Arnold, Maryland and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at AACC

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Community College of Baltimore County came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking. CCBC is a fairly large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 44 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at CCBC

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Frostburg State University
Frostburg, Maryland

Frostburg State University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking. Frostburg State is a public institution located in Frostburg, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Frostburg State

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Goucher College
Baltimore, Maryland

Goucher College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland ranking. Goucher College is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Goucher College

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McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland

With a ranking of #25, McDaniel College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Maryland list. McDaniel College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Westminster, Maryland. It awarded 11 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at McDaniel

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