# Best Computer Science Colleges in Maryland

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 32 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-computer-science-maryland

## Methodology

Computer Science programs in Maryland ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Johns Hopkins University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/johns-hopkins-university) | Baltimore, MD | 94% | $87,555 | $18,809 | $10,250 | 0.12x |
| 2 | [University of Maryland-Baltimore County](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county) | Baltimore, MD | 70% | $69,960 | $16,467 | $19,500 | 0.28x |
| 3 | [University of Maryland-College Park](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park) | College Park, MD | 89% | $82,860 | $15,678 | $19,000 | 0.23x |
| 4 | [Capitol Technology University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/capitol-technology-university) | Laurel, MD | 44% | $85,035 | $22,102 | $20,264 | 0.24x |
| 5 | [Montgomery College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/montgomery-college) | Rockville, MD | 30% | $50,159 | $8,027 | $10,415 | 0.21x |
| 6 | [Mount St. Mary's University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mount-st-marys-university) | Emmitsburg, MD | 62% | $64,072 | $22,655 | $25,391 | 0.4x |
| 7 | [Loyola University Maryland](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/loyola-university-maryland) | Baltimore, MD | 80% | $82,652 | $30,574 | $27,000 | 0.33x |
| 8 | [College of Southern Maryland](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-of-southern-maryland) | La Plata, MD | 33% | $44,435 | $9,204 | $8,500 | 0.19x |
| 9 | [Anne Arundel Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/anne-arundel-community-college) | Arnold, MD | 28% | $46,219 | $14,915 | $8,250 | 0.18x |
| 10 | [Carroll Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/carroll-community-college) | Westminster, MD | 43% | $44,349 | $2,725 | $11,750 | 0.26x |
| 11 | [Prince George's Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/prince-georges-community-college) | Largo, MD | 22% | $47,548 | $8,672 | $10,500 | 0.22x |
| 12 | [Towson University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/towson-university) | Towson, MD | 69% | $64,390 | $17,413 | $18,718 | 0.29x |
| 13 | [Frederick Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/frederick-community-college) | Frederick, MD | 36% | $46,449 | $9,465 | $8,150 | 0.18x |
| 14 | [Harford Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/harford-community-college) | Bel Air, MD | 39% | $44,608 | $9,234 | $9,812 | 0.22x |
| 15 | [Garrett College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/garrett-college) | McHenry, MD | 33% | $35,823 | $9,228 | $10,750 | 0.3x |
| 16 | [Stevenson University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/stevenson-university) | Owings Mills, MD | 67% | $62,079 | $26,505 | $26,000 | 0.42x |
| 17 | [Howard Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/howard-community-college) | Columbia, MD | 25% | $49,020 | $11,133 | $10,500 | 0.21x |
| 18 | [Hagerstown Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/hagerstown-community-college) | Hagerstown, MD | 38% | $41,615 | $6,835 | $11,000 | 0.26x |
| 19 | [Cecil College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cecil-college) | North East, MD | 32% | $43,952 | $9,658 | $9,536 | 0.22x |
| 20 | [Hood College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/hood-college) | Frederick, MD | 56% | $57,089 | $20,873 | $25,000 | 0.44x |
| 21 | [Community College of Baltimore County](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/community-college-of-baltimore-county) | Baltimore, MD | 17% | $43,729 | $9,844 | $11,528 | 0.26x |
| 22 | [St. Mary's College of Maryland](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/st-marys-college-of-maryland) | St. Mary's City, MD | 69% | $60,110 | $18,441 | $21,000 | 0.35x |
| 23 | [University of Maryland Global Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-global-campus) | Adelphi, MD | 31% | $65,287 | $22,063 | $21,000 | 0.32x |
| 24 | [Wor-Wic Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/wor-wic-community-college) | Salisbury, MD | 27% | $36,748 | $9,360 | $7,828 | 0.21x |
| 25 | [Washington Adventist University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/washington-adventist-university) | Takoma Park, MD | 33% | $64,249 | $18,526 | $30,500 | 0.47x |
| 26 | [Salisbury University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/salisbury-university) | Salisbury, MD | 68% | $61,515 | $17,743 | $21,000 | 0.34x |
| 27 | [Frostburg State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/frostburg-state-university) | Frostburg, MD | 51% | $55,493 | $16,715 | $21,105 | 0.38x |
| 28 | [Bowie State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bowie-state-university) | Bowie, MD | 38% | $54,537 | $19,298 | $22,985 | 0.42x |
| 29 | [University of Baltimore](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-baltimore) | Baltimore, MD | 43% | $61,335 | $13,868 | $23,250 | 0.38x |
| 30 | [Morgan State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/morgan-state-university) | Baltimore, MD | 41% | $50,698 | $14,985 | $27,250 | 0.54x |
| 31 | [United States Naval Academy](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/united-states-naval-academy) | Annapolis, MD | 92% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 32 | [Chesapeake College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/chesapeake-college) | Wye Mills, MD | 27% | $36,301 | $5,106 | N/A | N/A |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Computer Science Colleges in Maryland." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-computer-science-maryland

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.