Best Colleges for Computer Science in Maryland

The best colleges for a Computer Science degree in Maryland, led by Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland-College Park and Loyola University Maryland. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Computer Science programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Computer Science in Maryland?

Based on our rankings, Johns Hopkins University is the top-ranked college for Computer Science in Maryland. Other top choices include University of Maryland-College Park, Loyola University Maryland, United States Naval Academy.

What are the best Computer Science schools?

The best Computer Science schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland-College Park, Loyola University Maryland. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Computer Science?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Computer Science programs is approximately $33,052 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Computer Science degree?

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Computer Science rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Computer Science graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Computer Science programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $67,705 per year. Below are the highest-paying Computer Science programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, MD · $87,555/yr (rank #1)
University of Maryland-College Park — College Park, MD · $82,860/yr (rank #2)
Loyola University Maryland — Baltimore, MD · $82,652/yr (rank #3)
University of Maryland-Baltimore County — Baltimore, MD · $69,960/yr (rank #4)
Mount St. Mary's University — Emmitsburg, MD · $64,072/yr (rank #5)

1. Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, MD · 6.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $65,230 tuition · 94% grad rate
2. University of Maryland-College Park — College Park, MD · 44.8% acceptance · SAT 1,473 · $41,186 tuition · 89% grad rate
3. Loyola University Maryland — Baltimore, MD · 75.5% acceptance · SAT 1,290 · $57,150 tuition · 79% grad rate
4. United States Naval Academy — Annapolis, MD · 9.3% acceptance · SAT 1,307 · 93% grad rate
5. University of Maryland-Baltimore County — Baltimore, MD · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,323 · $31,275 tuition · 70% grad rate
6. Morgan State University — Baltimore, MD · 82.2% acceptance · SAT 971 · $19,124 tuition · 41% grad rate
7. Salisbury University — Salisbury, MD · 87.5% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $22,174 tuition · 68% grad rate
8. Mount St. Mary's University — Emmitsburg, MD · 73.8% acceptance · SAT 1,176 · $48,630 tuition · 65% grad rate
9. Frostburg State University — Frostburg, MD · 89.2% acceptance · $25,814 tuition · 50% grad rate
10. Bowie State University — Bowie, MD · 72.4% acceptance · $19,938 tuition · 38% grad rate

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