by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 53 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,733 associate degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The computer & information sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences.
Anne Arundel Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. AACC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Arnold.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Anne Arundel Community College
Rochester Institute of Technology is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences needs to look into Baltimore City Community College. Located in the city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Baltimore City Community College
Pittsburgh Technical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Oakdale.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Pittsburgh Technical College
Strayer University - Global Region is a large private for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Strayer University - Global Region
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Community College of Philadelphia
DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of New York.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from DeVry College of New York
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public college located in the city of Lancaster.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Located in the small city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Hudson Valley Community College
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Explore the best computer & information sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 1,265 |
| New York | 36 | 2,494 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 728 |
| Maryland | 33 | 1,088 |
| Delaware | 21 | 101 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 57 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 1,988 |
| Information Technology | 1,314 |
| Computer Science | 1,009 |
| Information Science | 405 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 364 |
| Computer Programming | 280 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 223 |
| Data Processing | 108 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 23 |
| Data Entry | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 740 |
