Ranking

Best Computer Software and Media Applications Colleges in Maryland 2026

Carroll Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 40.69 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.

8 Maryland colleges offering Computer Software and Media Applications, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 8
Cheapest net price: $2,725
Top earnings 10y: $65,287
Public / Private: 8 / 0

Carroll Community College

A+

Westminster, MD · Public

ROI score: 40.69
Net price: $2,725
Earnings 10y: $44,349
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD · Public

ROI score: 15.62
Net price: $8,027
Earnings 10y: $50,159
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD · Public

ROI score: 15.22
Net price: $6,835
Earnings 10y: $41,615
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Prince George's Community College

Largo, MD · Public

ROI score: 13.71
Net price: $8,672
Earnings 10y: $47,548
Acceptance: Open / not reported

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD · Public

ROI score: 11.06
Net price: $13,868
Earnings 10y: $61,335
Acceptance: 78.7%

Towson University

Towson, MD · Public

ROI score: 9.24
Net price: $17,413
Earnings 10y: $64,390
Acceptance: 82%

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD · Public

ROI score: 7.75
Net price: $14,915
Earnings 10y: $46,219
Acceptance: Open / not reported

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD · Public

ROI score: 7.40
Net price: $22,063
Earnings 10y: $65,287
Acceptance: Open / not reported

How we picked this list

This list starts with Maryland schools with positive Computer Software and Media Applications program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 15.09 (8 public, 0 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Carroll Community College in Westminster, MD tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Maryland colleges are in this list?

8 Maryland colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.