Best Computer Science Colleges in Maryland
38 accredited institutions in Maryland offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
38
Colleges
22,314
Graduates/yr
27
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Computer Science Programs in Maryland
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
8,694
Graduates/yr
$7,632
In-State Tuition
24%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
4,296
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$9,889
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
1,851
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$9,238
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitMaster's
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
1,509
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$62,840
Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
$156
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
Towson University
Towson
1,194
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$7,382
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Montgomery College
Rockville
1,113
Graduates/yr
$8,190
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold
381
Graduates/yr
$6,984
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata
318
Graduates/yr
$5,880
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicBachelor's
Bowie State University
Bowie
282
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$5,993
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicAssociate's
Prince George's Community College
Largo
273
Graduates/yr
$5,016
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicBachelor's
Salisbury University
Salisbury
258
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,706
In-State Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Morgan State University
Baltimore
207
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$5,587
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitMaster's
Hood College
Frederick
171
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$45,120
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$12,803
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Stevenson University
Owings Mills
165
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$36,940
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$18,283
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicBachelor's
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
162
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,110
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicAssociate's
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore
153
Graduates/yr
$2,640
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Capitol Technology University
Laurel
141
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$26,088
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$18,540
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicBachelor's
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
132
Graduates/yr
9%
Acceptance
92%
Grad Rate
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg
126
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$45,660
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$16,102
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
114
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$55,480
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,406
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Harford Community College
Bel Air
114
Graduates/yr
$5,640
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Frederick Community College
Frederick
99
Graduates/yr
$6,768
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown
93
Graduates/yr
$5,760
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Howard Community College
Columbia
90
Graduates/yr
$7,155
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicBachelor's
University of Baltimore
Baltimore
54
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$7,442
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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26
PublicBachelor's
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City
51
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$12,116
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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27
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne
48
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$5,637
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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28
PublicBachelor's
Coppin State University
Baltimore
39
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$4,933
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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29
PublicAssociate's
Cecil College
North East
39
Graduates/yr
$7,290
In-State Tuition
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30
PublicAssociate's
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury
33
Graduates/yr
$6,192
In-State Tuition
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
McDaniel College
Westminster
27
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$48,672
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$13,604
Net Price <$30K
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32
PublicAssociate's
Garrett College
McHenry
27
Graduates/yr
$8,064
In-State Tuition
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33
PublicAssociate's
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills
18
Graduates/yr
$5,376
In-State Tuition
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34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Washington College
Chestertown
15
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$52,146
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$20,047
Net Price <$30K
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park
9
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$23,400
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$13,119
Net Price <$30K
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36
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Goucher College
Baltimore
9
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$51,000
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$16,705
Net Price <$30K
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37
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore
6
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$40,430
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$19,187
Net Price <$30K
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38
PublicAssociate's
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland
3
Graduates/yr
$8,220
In-State Tuition
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Studying Computer Science in Maryland
Maryland has 38 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 22,314 graduates annually. Of these, 27 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maryland residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.