by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,078 associate degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The computer & information sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
The computer & information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Maryland.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to look into Montgomery College. Located in the small city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Montgomery College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to look into Baltimore City Community College. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Baltimore City Community College
Anne Arundel Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. AACC is a large public college located in the suburb of Arnold.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Anne Arundel Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to look into Community College of Baltimore County. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Community College of Baltimore County
PGCC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Largo.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Prince George’s Community College
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 1,265 |
| New York | 36 | 2,494 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 728 |
| Delaware | 21 | 101 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 57 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 541 |
| Information Technology | 445 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 29 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 26 |
| Computer Programming | 12 |
| Information Science | 10 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 9 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 6 |
