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2027 State Guide
Best Online IT Programs in Maryland (2027)
Online IT programs in Maryland start with four degrees at four schools based here: three bachelor's degrees and one master's degree. Network and systems administrators out-earn the country in Maryland: $118,290 against a $99,130 national median.
- 4online programs
- $118,290network and computer systems administrator median
- 139,610computer jobs
Key Points
- Stevenson University's Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Bachelor's ranks first in Maryland and places #3 of 26 in our national cybersecurity ranking.
- Total tuition for a Maryland resident starts at $40,440 and runs to $56,400.
- One public program charges residents less, saving up to $19,440 over the degree.
- Security analysts are overrepresented in Maryland at 2.55 times the national share, earning $139,640.
- Network support specialists stand out most in Maryland: 8,200 jobs, 3.16 times the national share.
Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.
The Four Best Online IT Programs in Maryland for 2027
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Stevenson University
Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Bachelor's
Owings Mills, Maryland is where Stevenson University runs this online bachelor's, and what you leave with is distinctive: a diploma plus a Digital Forensics Examiner certificate and a Digital Media Collector certificate, both certificates of completion. Both can be swapped for Department of Defense training course credit. Cybersecurity and digital forensics are taught as one program of 120 credits, delivered 100% online.
The course list includes penetration testing, incident response and investigation, and techniques for collecting forensic evidence, along with network security topics such as firewalls, IDS and countermeasures. Hands-on tools include Autopsy, FTK Imager, EnCase, Wireshark, Splunk and Kali Linux. Applicants need a cumulative GPA of 2.0, and the Credit for Prior Learning Program can supply up to 30 credits.
- Online tuition
- $470 per credit$56,400 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 68%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 492023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
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Towson University
Applied Information Technology, MS
Towson is the home campus for this Applied Information Technology M.S., and Maryland students can take courses on campus in the evenings or online. The three certificates with in-person courses are computer forensics, health information technology and software engineering. Computer forensics includes AIT 650 and AIT 660, which cover network forensics, incident response and mobile device forensics.
A student completes one graduate certificate, then five additional graduate-level courses, for 30 units in total. Hybrid delivery is available, as is a 100% online route. The degree suits graduates in IT or related fields and those in other fields who already hold IT jobs. Each masters-level AIT course is charged at one flat tuition rate.
- Online tuition
- $1,911 per course
- Credits
- 30
- Graduation rate
- 69%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 422023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
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Strayer University-Maryland
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Suitland, Maryland is the home campus for this Strayer bachelor's in information technology. Its general education requirement has a notable feature: a no-cost route exists for completing those courses, with eligibility rules attached.
The rest of the degree is 40 courses of 11 weeks, totaling 180 credits. IT skills and cybersecurity fundamentals come first, followed by a chosen concentration among eight, such as networking, data management or software development. Coursework also builds the ability to apply security best practices and to manage information technology and systems. Up to 28 classes may transfer, which can shorten the path, and online or in-person study is possible at select campuses. Undecided students can lean on an admissions officer.
- Credits
- 180
- Graduation rate
- 38%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $67,3151 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 12023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 11 weeks
- Starts
- January
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University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus, based in Adelphi, Maryland, delivers its Cybersecurity Technology bachelor's with every course available online and select hybrid sections. Up to 90 credits transfer in. It is a fit for students aiming to move up in their careers with a market-tested credential, and full-time cybersecurity professionals teach it.
Of 120 credits, 42 are required major credits, 41 general education and 37 electives. Major courses range from Python and Linux to Ethical Hacking, Cloud Technologies, Artificial Intelligence Security and Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administration, ending in a Cybersecurity Technology Capstone. Courses line up with exams such as CompTIA A+ and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and passing a listed exam may substitute for a final exam. Tryouts are open for the Cybersecurity Competition Team, whose hands-on practice happens in a Virtual Security Lab.
- Online tuition
- $499 per credit$337 in state · $59,880 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 33%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $73,7971 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 8632023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Transfer credits
- Up to 90
- Prepares for
- CompTIA A+ / Security+ (courses aligned to exams)
How Much an Online IT Degree Costs in Maryland
Published online rates at schools based in Maryland run from $337 to $470 per credit, using the in-state rate where a school charges residents less. For the two programs that publish both a rate and a credit total, the full degree costs a Maryland resident $40,440 at the low end and $56,400 at the high end, against a national median of $41,760 across every ranked program. One program bills by the term or the course instead, so its total depends on how fast you move. Fees, transfer credit and rate changes move these totals, so check each school’s tuition page before you apply.
Online IT Bachelor's Degrees in Maryland
Three bachelor's programs are based in Maryland: the Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Technology at University of Maryland Global Campus, the Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Bachelor's at Stevenson University and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Strayer University-Maryland. Total tuition for a Maryland resident runs from $40,440 (University of Maryland Global Campus) to $56,400 (Stevenson University), against a median of $59,580 for every bachelor's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT bachelor's degree rankings.
Online IT Master's Degrees in Maryland
One master's program is based in Maryland: the Applied Information Technology, MS at Towson University. One program charges by the term or the course, so the total depends on your pace. Compare them with the national field in our online IT master's degree rankings.
Tuition Discounts for Maryland Residents
State Aid for Maryland Residents
The Guaranteed Access Grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission is need-based aid of up to $18,000 for 2026-27. Ask the agency whether your online program qualifies before you count on it.
In-State Online Tuition in Maryland
One public program based in Maryland charges online students who live in Maryland less per credit than students from other states. The biggest gap is in the Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Technology at University of Maryland Global Campus: $40,440 in total for a Maryland resident against $59,880 for everyone else, a difference of $19,440. How schools decide who counts as a resident.
Regional Tuition Exchanges for Maryland Students
One exchange reaches Maryland. Ask each school whether its online IT programs take part.
- Academic Common Market (ACM, run by SREB): in-state tuition at an out-of-state school for a program that public institutions in your home state don’t offer.
Online IT Programs Near Maryland
Virginia has ten programs, Pennsylvania has five programs, West Virginia has two programs and District of Columbia has one program, and Delaware has none of its own.
Maryland Programs in Our National Rankings
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Bachelor's, Stevenson University | Cybersecurity | 3rd of 26 |
| Applied Information Technology, MS, Towson University | Master's in IT | 8th of 37 |
| Applied Information Technology, MS, Towson University | CAE-CD Schools | 11th of 66 |
| Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Bachelor's, Stevenson University | CAE-CD Schools | 13th of 66 |
| Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus | Cybersecurity | 23rd of 26 |
| Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus | With Certifications | 32nd of 43 |
| Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus | CAE-CD Schools | 60th of 66 |
IT Jobs and Salaries in Maryland
Maryland’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $171,490; Maryland’s lowest is $64,750, for help desk technicians. Maryland’s largest IT group: 15,340 computer systems analysts.
| Role | Median pay | vs U.S. | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $171,490 | −2% | $106,620 to $245,830 | 14,620 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $159,460 | +19% | $98,900 to $213,140 | 5,860 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $139,640 | +8% | $79,130 to $216,570 | 8,650 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $124,300 | +19% | $73,650 to $172,110 | 2,300 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $118,290 | +19% | $71,990 to $177,720 | 9,230 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,610 | +7% | $69,610 to $171,400 | 15,340 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $112,690 | +22% | $61,690 to $155,830 | 1,960 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $96,680 | +27% | $52,870 to $170,830 | 8,200 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $64,750 | +5% | $38,760 to $106,150 | 12,200 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Against U.S. medians, the biggest Maryland premium: network support specialists at $96,680 (+27%). Weakest in Maryland: IT managers, at $171,490 (−2%). 8 of 9 Maryland roles out-earn the U.S. median.
Next in Maryland: IT managers (14,620 jobs, $171,490) and network and computer systems administrators (9,230 jobs, $118,290). In Maryland, bachelor’s-level roles are 74% of IT jobs; Maryland students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Maryland: help desk technicians (12,200 jobs, $64,750) and network support specialists (8,200 jobs, $96,680). For those Maryland roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Maryland pays network support specialists best against U.S. medians and IT managers worst. The cost of living cuts into that: Maryland's price level of 105.0 leaves a $118,290 administrator median worth $112,701 at national prices.
IT Pay by Metro Area in Maryland
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is both the largest market and the best paid for administrators, at $125,430.
| Metro area | Computer jobs | Network and computer systems administrator median | Security analyst median | Help desk median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 233,320 | $125,430 | $148,950 | $77,860 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 89,100 | $100,460 | $132,560 | $62,210 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 66,200 | $122,950 | $138,170 | $62,950 |
| Lexington Park, MD | 5,170 | $109,590 | $121,470 | $61,320 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | 2,230 | $83,420 | $59,210 | |
| Salisbury, MD | 900 | $79,290 | $103,910 | $60,350 |
Maryland IT Pay vs. Neighboring States
Network and computer systems administrators earn more in Maryland than in any bordering state.
| State | Network and computer systems administrator median | All computer jobs median | Computer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $118,290 | $128,440 | 139,610 |
| District of Columbia | $110,970 | $133,010 | 43,050 |
| Virginia | $109,610 | $128,700 | 248,190 |
| Delaware | $94,200 | $113,600 | 14,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,140 | $99,930 | 181,360 |
| West Virginia | $74,490 | $80,720 | 14,520 |
IT Job Concentration in Maryland
| IT job | Per thousand jobs | Vs. national share |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | 5.55 | 1.66× |
| IT Manager | 5.29 | 1.23× |
| Help Desk Technician | 4.41 | 0.96× |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | 3.34 | 1.65× |
| Information Security Analyst | 3.13 | 2.55× |
| Network Support Specialist | 2.97 | 3.16× |
| Network Engineer | 2.12 | 1.83× |
| Database Administrator | 0.83 | 1.85× |
| Web Developer | 0.71 | 1.57× |
Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Cybersecurity Jobs in Maryland
Maryland’s labor market office projects the job to grow 27.8% from 2024 to 2034, with about 850 openings a year.
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in Maryland: The Industries Behind Them
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
IT Job Growth in Maryland Through 2034
Maryland’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 27.8% from 2024 to 2034, and network and computer systems administrators to grow slowest, at -3.3%. Across the nine IT jobs below, it expects about 5,830 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.
| IT job | 2024 | 2034 | Growth | Openings a year | U.S. growth |
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| Information Security Analyst | 9,810 | 12,540 | +27.8% | 850 | +28.5% |
| IT Manager | 16,190 | 18,270 | +12.8% | 1,300 | +15.2% |
| Network Engineer | 6,470 | 7,270 | +12.3% | 410 | +11.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 17,350 | 18,840 | +8.6% | 1,140 | +8.7% |
| Web Developer | 2,340 | 2,500 | +6.8% | 150 | +7.6% |
| Network Support Specialist | 9,270 | 9,610 | +3.7% | 610 | +1.8% |
| Database Administrator | 2,630 | 2,660 | +1.2% | 130 | -0.6% |
| Help Desk | 13,710 | 13,260 | -3.3% | 780 | -3.7% |
| Network Administrator and Systems Administrator | 10,370 | 10,030 | -3.3% | 460 | -4.2% |
State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from Maryland’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in Maryland
The lowest resident total in Maryland is $40,440, at University of Maryland Global Campus. Largest IT occupation: 15,340 computer systems analysts.
Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
Online IT Programs in Other States
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Online IT Programs in Maryland FAQ
How many online IT programs are based in Maryland?
Four fully online IT programs, at four schools: three bachelor's degrees and one master's degree. Two of them are at public schools.
What is the cheapest online IT program for Maryland residents?
Among programs based in Maryland with a published rate and credit total, the lowest for a Maryland resident is $40,440, for the Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Technology at University of Maryland Global Campus.
Can Maryland residents get a tuition discount at out-of-state schools?
Maryland takes part in ACM. ACM offers in-state tuition at an out-of-state school for a program that public institutions in your home state don’t offer. Ask the school whether its online IT programs count.
What are the biggest IT jobs in Maryland?
Maryland's largest tracked IT jobs are computer systems analysts (15,340), IT managers (14,620) and help desk technicians (12,200).
How big is tech in the Maryland economy?
50.5 of every thousand jobs in Maryland are in computer occupations, against 0.0 nationally.
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Related Rankings and Guides
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- Maryland labor market information office, long-term occupational projections
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by state (SARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by state
- SREB, Academic Common Market
- NC-SARA, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
- Program pages for each Maryland program ranked above, linked from its card