Best colleges for computer science in Maryland

    Johns Hopkins University ranks first in Maryland for computer science value (#23 nationally, value score 83.2): graduates earn $196,467 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $18,431 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 9 Maryland colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best computer science colleges in Maryland

    Johns Hopkins University ranks first in Maryland for computer science value (#23 nationally, value score 83.2): graduates earn $196,467 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $18,431 a year. 9 Maryland colleges qualify. At the median one, computer science graduates earn $97,414 and the average net price is $18,431 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 9 Maryland colleges qualify. At the median one, computer science graduates earn $97,414 and the average net price is $18,431 a year.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at University of Maryland-College Park: $14,296 a year.
    Median earnings
    $97,414
    National: $97,375
    Median net price
    $18,431
    National: $16,804
    Median federal debt
    $18,643
    computer science graduates
    Public colleges
    6 of 9
    in this list

    9 colleges

    The Maryland ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Maryland 1

      Johns Hopkins University

      Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofit · #23 nationally

      83.2Value
      Earnings
      $196,467
      Net price
      $18,431
      Federal debt
      $7,625
      Graduation rate
      93%
    2. Rank in Maryland 2

      University of Maryland-College Park

      College Park, MD · Public · #25 nationally

      82.8Value
      Earnings
      $137,931
      Net price
      $14,296
      Federal debt
      $15,750
      Graduation rate
      88%
    3. Rank in Maryland 3

      Loyola University Maryland

      Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofit · #201 nationally

      54.1Value
      Earnings
      $124,858
      Net price
      $34,082
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      75%
    4. Rank in Maryland 4

      University of Maryland-Baltimore County

      Baltimore, MD · Public · #202 nationally

      53.8Value
      Earnings
      $105,706
      Net price
      $25,203
      Federal debt
      $17,200
      Graduation rate
      68%
    5. Rank in Maryland 5

      Salisbury University

      Salisbury, MD · Public · #234 nationally

      49.2Value
      Earnings
      $97,414
      Net price
      $17,445
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      61%
    6. Rank in Maryland 6

      St. Mary's College of Maryland

      St. Mary's City, MD · Public · #287 nationally

      42.1Value
      Earnings
      $94,101
      Net price
      $20,956
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      65%
    7. Rank in Maryland 7

      Mount St. Mary's University

      Emmitsburg, MD · Private nonprofit · #382 nationally

      31.2Value
      Earnings
      $87,360
      Net price
      $19,294
      Federal debt
      $24,173
      Graduation rate
      61%
    8. Rank in Maryland 8

      Towson University

      Towson, MD · Public · #406 nationally

      27.9Value
      Earnings
      $75,785
      Net price
      $18,120
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      67%
    9. Rank in Maryland 9

      Frostburg State University

      Frostburg, MD · Public · #443 nationally

      22.0Value
      Earnings
      $70,144
      Net price
      $16,768
      Federal debt
      $17,786
      Graduation rate
      45%

    Method: the same value score as the national computer science ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about computer science colleges in Maryland

    What are the best colleges for computer science in Maryland?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Maryland colleges for computer science are Johns Hopkins University (value score 83.2), University of Maryland-College Park (value score 82.8) and Loyola University Maryland (value score 54.1). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Maryland college has the highest earnings for computer science graduates?

    Johns Hopkins University: its computer science graduates have median earnings of $196,467 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable computer science college in Maryland on this list?

    University of Maryland-College Park has the lowest average net price of the ranked Maryland colleges, $14,296 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Maryland colleges are ranked for computer science?

    9 Maryland colleges have a computer science bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Maryland.