Best Online Computer Science Programs in Chesapeake Beach, MD (2026)

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $64,990 to $80,727 per year for indexed programs. Chesapeake Beach has a population of about 6,428. Median household income is $135,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lexington Park, MD metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Chesapeake Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Chesapeake Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chesapeake Beach city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Chesapeake Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Strayer University-Maryland

Suitland, MD 22.3 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 21.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bowie State University

Bowie, MD 25.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 47.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,537
Avg net price $19,298/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, MD 29.9 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,035
Avg net price $22,102/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD 30.7 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 41.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,287
Avg net price $22,063/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

SANS Technology Institute

North Bethesda, MD 39.2 miles from Chesapeake Beach
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD 40.0 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 78.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,960
Avg net price $16,467/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD 42.8 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 57.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,335
Avg net price $13,868/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD 44.2 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 88.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,555
Avg net price $18,809/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Chesapeake Beach

Chesapeake Beach is part of the Lexington Park, MD metro area (BLS area code 30500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$132,850Lexington Park, MD$131,796
Computer Systems Analyst$101,630Lexington Park, MD$100,823
Computer Network Architect$141,510Lexington Park, MD$140,387
Database Administrator$116,630Lexington Park, MD$115,704
Database Architect$132,940MD statewide$131,885
Information Security Analyst$121,470Lexington Park, MD$120,506
Computer Network Support Specialist$100,750Lexington Park, MD$99,950
Computer User Support Specialist$61,320Lexington Park, MD$60,833
Web Developer$112,690MD statewide$111,796
Web and Digital Interface Designer$96,760MD statewide$95,992
Computer and Information Systems Manager$164,330Lexington Park, MD$163,026

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Chesapeake Beach at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,428Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$135,888Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Calvert County116 workers, 54 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Chesapeake Beach, MD?

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Chesapeake Beach are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Chesapeake Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Chesapeake Beach are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,330), Computer Network Architect ($141,510), Database Architect ($132,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Annapolis instead of Chesapeake Beach?

Annapolis, MD is 19.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Chesapeake Beach an affordable place to study computer science?

Chesapeake Beach’s median household income of $135,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chesapeake Beach while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Chesapeake Beach

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Chesapeake Beach:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.