by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 1,818 people earned their degree in computer technology/computer systems technology, making the major the 413th most popular in the United States.
Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 512 computer technology/computer systems technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in computer technology/computer systems technology. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their computer technology/computer systems technology program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a small school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 159 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 18 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburgh Technical College landed the #2 spot on the list. Pittsburgh Technical College is a small school located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania that handed out 78 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Pittsburgh Technical College
Out of the 18 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Troy, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 90 diplomas to qualified ’s computer systems tech students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full RPI Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Reading Area Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Reading Area Community College is a small public school situated in Reading, Pennsylvania. It awarded 16 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Jefferson Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Jefferson Community College is a small public school situated in Watertown, New York. It awarded 8 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Jefferson Community College Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Report
Butler County Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. BC3 is a public institution located in Butler, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full BC3 Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Report
Montgomery County Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #7. Montco is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s computer systems tech degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Montco
With a ranking of #8, Excelsior College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 62 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Excelsior College
Erie Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9. Erie Community College is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Erie Community College
Luzerne County Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. Luzerne County Community College is a small public school situated in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. It awarded 4 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Luzerne County Community College Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Report
Montgomery College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #11. Montgomery College is a fairly large school located in Rockville, Maryland that handed out 22 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Montgomery College
Capitol Technology University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Capitol Technology University is located in Laurel, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s computer systems tech degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% 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%.
Read more about Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Capitol Technology University
With a ranking of #13, Prince George’s Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Largo, Maryland, this fairly large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified ’s computer systems tech students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Delaware County Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Media, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 9 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Delaware County Community College
Howard Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #15. Howard Community College is a medium-sized school located in Columbia, Maryland that handed out 1 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Howard Community College
Corning Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Corning, New York, and it awarded 0 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Corning Community College
With a ranking of #15, New York City College of Technology did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York City College of Technology is a fairly large public school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 0 ’s computer systems tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Full New York City College of Technology Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Report
The Workforce Institute’s City College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Systems Tech Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. The Workforce Institute’s City College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
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