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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Maryland

9 Colleges in the United States
$21,723 Avg Student Debt
$62,748 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Computer Science Badge [Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for computer science students.

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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Maryland

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Computer Science Schools

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University Of Maryland College Park tops our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools in Maryland. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete the computer science program here. Computer Science graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $99,756 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD

Chesapeake College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Wye Mills, Chesapeake College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,274, with out-of-state students paying around $8,768. Students borrow a median of $8,380 to complete the computer science program here. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Chesapeake College generally make around $52,395. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete the computer science program here. Early-career computer science graduates make about $83,684. That is a strong return on a $20,000 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Morgan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #4 spot this year. Morgan State University is a large public school located in the city of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,229, while out-of-state students pay about $19,124. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $30,309. Early-career computer science graduates make about $49,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Morgan State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Towson University earned it the #5 place for computer science. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. Students from in state pay about $11,728 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $20,340. Early-career computer science graduates make about $78,409. That is a strong return on a $20,340 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Frostburg State University came in at #6 for value in computer science this year. Located in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,220, while out-of-state students pay about $25,814. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Frostburg State University generally make around $54,349. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Hood College
Frederick, MD

Hood College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools. Set in the city of Frederick, Hood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,700. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $24,703 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Hood College generally make around $59,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Maryland University College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,136, compared with $12,336 for out-of-state students. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans. Early-career computer science graduates make about $65,890. Set against $23,276 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Loyola University Baltimore ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $57,150 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the computer science program here. Computer Science graduates of Loyola University Baltimore earn a median of $61,017 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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