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2025 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland

12 Colleges in Maryland
1,727 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #15 in popularity, general computer & information sciences is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,727 degrees in general computer & information sciences annually.

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Choosing a Great General Computer & Information Sciences School

Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland The computer and information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall General Computer & Information Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your General Computer & Information Sciences Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Master's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences in Maryland

The schools below may not offer all types of computer and information sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Maryland Schools in Computer and Information Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
479 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Johns Hopkins University is a great option for students interested in a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 479 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MD
246 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Montgomery College if you want to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #256 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Montgomery College is a great college overall.

There were about 246 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
603 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat University of Maryland Global Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #179 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 603 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MD
40 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Community College of Baltimore County is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #414 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means CCBC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 40 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at CCBC in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MD
43 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

AACC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Arnold. This college ranks 14th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 43 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent data year.

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St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In MD
5.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of St. Mary's City, SMCM is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 24th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 18 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at SMCM in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In MD
41.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 16th out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 12 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent data year.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MD
10.3% Growth in Graduates

Salisbury is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Salisbury. A Best Colleges rank of #453 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Salisbury is a great university overall.

There were roughly 29 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MD
16.0% Growth in Graduates

PGCC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Largo. A Best Colleges rank of #489 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means PGCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 25 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at PGCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Prince George’s Community College

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MD

Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Bowie. This university ranks 31st out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 21 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bowie State University in the most recent data year.

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Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 1,026 3,916
Pennsylvania 978 2,215
New Jersey 614 2,119
District of Columbia 441 37
Delaware 345 154

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General Computer & Information Sciences is one of 5 different types of Computer Information Systems programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology 447
Artificial Intelligence 6
Human-Centered Technology Design 2

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