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2027 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland

32 Colleges in the United States
13,356 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$56,572 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computer & Information Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computer & information sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Computer & Information Sciences in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer & information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Computer & Information Sciences

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Johns Hopkins University tops our 2027 ranking of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 828 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $123,580 in the first couple years of their career. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $12,750 in student loans. Read more about the computer & information sciences program at Johns Hopkins University

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Students looking for a strong computer & information sciences program will find one at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 2,524 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $88,971 early in their careers. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,090 in student loans. Read more about the computer & information sciences program at University Of Maryland College Park

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 1,045 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $48,995 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,511 to complete this degree. See the full computer & information sciences program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

A rank of #4 makes Montgomery College one of the top schools for computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public university. Montgomery College awarded about 460 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Montgomery College generally make around $24,833. Montgomery College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. See the full computer & information sciences program report for Montgomery College

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer & information sciences, ranking #5. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 609 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Towson University earn around $53,570 in the first couple years of their career. Towson University graduates carry a median of $20,673 in student loans. See the full computer & information sciences program report for Towson University

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University Of Maryland University College came in at #6 for computer & information sciences this year. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. About 20% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland University College awarded about 5,245 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from University Of Maryland University College earn around $86,952 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,277 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer & information sciences from University Of Maryland University College

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Loyola University Baltimore came in at #7 for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 95 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University Baltimore in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $61,017 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer & information sciences from Loyola University Baltimore

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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #8 for computer & information sciences this year. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. There were roughly 353 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,926. See the full computer & information sciences program report for Anne Arundel Community College

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Prince Georges Community College earned the #9 position for computer & information sciences this year. Prince Georges Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Largo. About 274 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Prince Georges Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Prince Georges Community College generally make around $44,587. Students borrow a median of $16,185 to complete this degree. Get the full computer & information sciences details for Prince Georges Community College

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College Of Southern Maryland came in at #10 for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 194 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from College Of Southern Maryland generally make around $51,719. Students borrow a median of $9,728 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer & information sciences from College Of Southern Maryland

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Hood College
Frederick, MD

Hood College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Frederick. Hood College graduates 57% of students within six years. Hood College awarded about 104 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Hood College earn a median of $59,332 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,703. Read more about the computer & information sciences program at Hood College

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Hagerstown Community College landed the #12 spot for computer & information sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Hagerstown. Hagerstown Community College awarded about 63 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Hagerstown Community College earn a median of $40,955 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the computer & information sciences program at Hagerstown Community College

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University landed the #13 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 71 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Salisbury University earn around $59,707 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,618 to complete this degree. See the full computer & information sciences program report for Salisbury University

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Stevenson University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Owings Mills. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stevenson University awarded about 66 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Stevenson University earn around $46,724 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full computer & information sciences details for Stevenson University

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

St Marys College Of Maryland landed the #15 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the rural area of St. Mary's City, St Marys College Of Maryland is a small public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. St Marys College Of Maryland awarded about 23 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $72,926 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer & information sciences from St Marys College Of Maryland

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Howard Community College earned the #16 position for computer & information sciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of Columbia. About 43 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Howard Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Howard Community College generally make around $56,172. Typical student debt for the program is $18,115. See the full computer & information sciences program report for Howard Community College

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Capitol College
Laurel, MD

Capitol College landed the #17 spot for computer & information sciences this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Laurel. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 163 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Capitol College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Capitol College generally make around $75,871. Capitol College graduates carry a median of $25,931 in student loans. Read more about the computer & information sciences program at Capitol College

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Mount St Marys University placed #18 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mount St Marys University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $57,612 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,240. Get the full computer & information sciences details for Mount St Marys University

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The Community College Of Baltimore County ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public institution. The Community College Of Baltimore County awarded about 157 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County generally make around $36,590. Typical student debt for the program is $18,749. See the full computer & information sciences program report for The Community College Of Baltimore County

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Harford Community College earned the #20 position for computer & information sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Bel Air. About 246 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Harford Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Harford Community College generally make around $50,636. Typical student debt for the program is $12,624. Read more about the computer & information sciences program at Harford Community College

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Frederick Community College earned the #21 position for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a large public institution. Frederick Community College awarded about 73 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Frederick Community College generally make around $43,733. Frederick Community College graduates carry a median of $10,778 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer & information sciences from Frederick Community College

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Bowie State University placed #22 among the best computer & information sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Bowie. Bowie State University graduates 38% of students within six years. There were roughly 155 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bowie State University in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $58,006 early in their careers. Bowie State University graduates carry a median of $30,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer & information sciences from Bowie State University

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Carroll Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Carroll Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Westminster. Carroll Community College awarded about 41 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Carroll Community College earn around $49,058 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,398 to complete this degree. See the full computer & information sciences program report for Carroll Community College

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Baltimore City Community College came in at #24 for computer & information sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Baltimore. There were roughly 64 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Baltimore City Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $38,858 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,202. See the full computer & information sciences program report for Baltimore City Community College

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University Of Baltimore landed the #25 spot for computer & information sciences this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Baltimore awarded about 43 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $37,417 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,670. Read more about the computer & information sciences program at University Of Baltimore

Rest of the Top 32 Computer & Information Sciences Schools

These schools also placed among the best for computer & information sciences this year:

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Cecil College
North East, MD
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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 schools evaluated.

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