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Overview for Computer Science

A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Careers for Computer Science Majors

A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Science

Top 8 Maryland Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
 106
(5.7%)
Less Selective$17,512 
Hood College
Frederick, MD
 18
(5.2%)
Less Selective$26,500 
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
 14
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$16,810 
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United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
 16
(1.5%)
Most Selective- 
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
 4
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$13,635 
Columbia Union College
Takoma Park, MD
 2
(1.1%)
Open Admissions$19,430 
Loyola College in Maryland
Baltimore, MD
 8
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$36,240 
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Washington College
Chestertown, MD
 1
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$34,005 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.