Computer Programming · Maryland
Computer Programming colleges in Maryland
CampusPin lists 47 U.S. colleges in Maryland that offer Computer Programming programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Computer Programming teaches you to write, test, and maintain the code that runs software and systems, suiting students who want hands-on, build-it work over abstract theory.
Schools in Maryland that offer Computer Programming
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,730
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,743
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,178
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,570
Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,100
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
91
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,312
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,234
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,999
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
6,327
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$27,318
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
895
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,128
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,006
Cecil College
North East, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,370
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,369
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,010
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,275
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,422
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,380
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,195
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,001
Acceptance
50%
Enrollment
2,047
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,772
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,116
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,220
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
3,580
Garrett College
McHenry, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,060
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
424
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$51,250
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,484
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,320
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,783
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,974
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,628
Hood College
Frederick, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$45,870
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
2,071
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,080
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,779
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$63,340
Acceptance
8%
Enrollment
29,890
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$55,480
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
5,095
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
4,933
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$49,647
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
2,869
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,519
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,118
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
9,801
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$47,240
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
2,432
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$14,400
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
449
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$41,910
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
1,834
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,914
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,049
SANS Technology Institute
North Bethesda, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
1,723
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,638
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
6,805
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$15,236
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
1,576
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,708
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
3,506
Strayer University-Maryland
Suitland, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,445
Towson University
Towson, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,306
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
19,410
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
9%
Enrollment
4,467
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,772
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,085
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,898
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,776
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,992
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
57,529
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,802
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
14,092
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,779
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
41,200
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$25,200
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
612
Washington College
Chestertown, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$54,356
Acceptance
66%
Enrollment
890
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$9,300
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
141
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,744
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,047
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
Silver Spring, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$11,100
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
57
Computer Programming programs in Maryland: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 47 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
47
Public / private
29 / 18
Universities / 2-year
31 / 16
Cities represented
31
In-state tuition range
$3,312–$63,340
Median in-state tuition
$10,220
Lowest published in-state tuition
Baltimore City Community College
$3,312
Most selective
Johns Hopkins University
8% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Maryland Global Campus
57,529 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Computer Programming program
- Programming fundamentals in low-level and high-level languages
- Data structures and core algorithms
- Object-oriented design and modular programming
- Database design and SQL queries
- Web and application development with hands-on labs
- Software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting techniques
- Version control and collaborative development workflows
- Scripting and task automation
- A capstone project building and delivering a working application
Where a Computer Programming degree can lead
- Computer Programmer
- Application Developer
- Software Tester
- Automation Programmer
- Scripting Developer
- Junior Software Engineer
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 computer programmers median $98,670).
A Computer Programming major centers on the craft of writing working software: translating a specification into clean code, then customizing, linking, testing, and troubleshooting it until it runs reliably. You learn several programming languages, ranging from low-level languages that talk closely to the machine to higher-level ones used for everyday application work, and you practice the full cycle of designing a program, building a prototype, finding the defects, and fixing them. Coursework leans practical and project-driven, so much of your time is spent at a keyboard building and debugging rather than proving theorems. This focus is what sets programming apart from computer science, which dives deeper into algorithms, computational theory, and the mathematics underneath, and from software engineering, which adds heavier emphasis on large-team process, architecture, and managing a system across its whole lifecycle; programming concentrates on the act of producing and maintaining the code itself.
The most directly associated programming roles typically expect a bachelor's degree, though associate programs and shorter certificates also prepare people for entry work, and many students assemble a portfolio of projects to show what they can build. Programs are lab-heavy, with hands-on labs in most courses, group projects, and a capstone in which you design and deliver a working application from start to finish. The field carries no government license to practice, so there is no licensure exam to pass; instead, employers often look at demonstrated skills, internships, and optional vendor or platform certifications, and any program-level accreditation should be verified directly with the school. Graduates write and maintain software in settings such as technology firms, financial and insurance companies, healthcare organizations, government agencies, consulting shops, and the internal software teams of businesses across nearly every industry.
In federal data for the closely related occupation of computer programmers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $98,670 and projects employment to decline about 6% from 2024 to 2034; a bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.
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