2027 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools in Maryland
[General Computer Engineering](/majors/engineering/ce-computer-engineering/general-computer-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general computer engineering schools.
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2027 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general computer engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools
Leading the list is University Of Maryland College Park, our #1 best value for general computer engineering in Maryland. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Typical student debt for general computer engineering graduates is $20,695. Soon after graduation, general computer engineering degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $95,847. That is a strong return on a $20,695 median debt. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general computer engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,256, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. General Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $19,988 in student loans. Early-career general computer engineering graduates make about $86,444. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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