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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

18 Ranked Colleges
1,310 Degrees Awarded
$10,600 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

General Computer & Information Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the country with 48,796 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 9,406 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 1,310 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,733 and $16,201 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in general computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general computer and information sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region associate degree computer and information sciences students with aid.

Top 18 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Baltimore County. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Community College of Baltimore County is a fairly large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 51 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

CCBC also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. The yearly cost to attend Community College of Baltimore County is $8,242 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid.

Full Community College of Baltimore County General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Borough of Manhattan Community College is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 128 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at BMCC, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $5,158 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid per year to attend BMCC.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New York City College of Technology. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. New York City College of Technology is a fairly large school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 119 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at City Tech, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $3,667 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid per year to attend City Tech.

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#4

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Lehigh Carbon Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Lehigh Carbon Community College is a medium-sized school located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania that handed out 25 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

LCCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend LCCC is $7,117 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid.

Full Lehigh Carbon Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#5

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brookdale Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. Brookdale Community College is a fairly large school located in Lincroft, New Jersey that handed out 64 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Brookdale Community College also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Brookdale Community College is $9,156 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid.

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#8 in overall quality

Delaware Technical Community College - Terry ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Dover, Delaware is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

Delaware Tech also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $8,824 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer and information sciences students with aid per year to attend Delaware Technical Community College - Terry.

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#7

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
#12 in overall quality

College of Southern Maryland landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. College of Southern Maryland is a medium-sized school located in La Plata, Maryland that handed out 18 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

CSM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend CSM is $8,205 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer and information sciences students with aid.

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#2 in overall quality

Anne Arundel Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Arnold, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

AACC also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. The estimated yearly cost for AACC is $14,506 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer and information sciences students with aid.

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#9

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

Community College of Philadelphia landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 108 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Community College of Philadelphia also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Community College of Philadelphia is $7,165 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer and information sciences students with aid.

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#10

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, Maryland
#13 in overall quality

Hagerstown Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Hagerstown, Maryland, this small public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region associate degree computer and information sciences students with aid list, HCC has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for HCC is $7,908 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid.

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#11

Passaic County Community College

Paterson, New Jersey
#11 in overall quality

Passaic County Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Paterson, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school awarded 39 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

PCCC also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend PCCC is $8,514 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid.

Full Passaic County Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#12

Frederick Community College

Frederick, Maryland
#17 in overall quality

Frederick Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Frederick Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Frederick, Maryland. It awarded 9 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Frederick Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $5,816 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer and information sciences students with aid per year to attend Frederick Community College.

Full Frederick Community College General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#13

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Community College of Allegheny County landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 52 students in 2019-2020.

CCAC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend CCAC is $9,047 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid.

Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at Community College of Allegheny County

#14

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
#10 in overall quality

Monroe College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 65 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Monroe College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $11,323 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid per year to attend Monroe College.

Full Monroe College General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#15

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Johnstown, Pennsylvania
#18 in overall quality

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Pennsylvania Highlands is a small school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that handed out 8 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Pennsylvania Highlands also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #18. It costs about $7,583 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid per year to attend Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

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#16

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Edinboro is located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Edinboro also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is $16,833 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer and Information Sciences students with aid.

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#17

Morrisville State College

Morrisville, New York
#16 in overall quality

Morrisville State College landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Morrisville, New York, this small public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Morrisville State College also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Morrisville State College is $19,350 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer and information sciences students with aid.

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#18

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
#4 in overall quality

Rochester Institute of Technology came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 13 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

RIT also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4. It costs about $33,167 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer and information sciences students with aid per year to attend Rochester Institute of Technology.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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