2024 Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
68
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
11,525
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #8 in popularity,
computer science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 68 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for computer science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 11,525 degrees in computer science to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Computer Science School
Your choice of computer science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Computer Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Computer Science Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Computer Science in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Computer Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
744
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Cornell University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer science. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.
There were about 744 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Cornell University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
340
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer science. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.
There were approximately 340 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
199
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer science. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were approximately 199 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of Pennsylvania
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
898
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in computer science needs to check out Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 898 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Columbia University in the City of New York
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
929
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.
There were about 929 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of Maryland - College Park
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In DC
85
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.
There were approximately 85 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Georgetown University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
384
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Stevens is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hoboken. A Best Colleges rank of #64 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stevens is a great school overall.
There were roughly 384 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Stevens in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Stevens Institute of Technology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
243
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were about 243 computer science students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from George Washington University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In PA
118
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #71 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Lehigh is a great university overall.
There were about 118 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Lehigh University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
258
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were roughly 258 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
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