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UMBC was ranked #106 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer & information sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 673 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 645 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 236 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from UMBC. This makes it the #56 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Of the 673 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from UMBC in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 205 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 237 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 49 |
UMBC does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMBC Online Learning page.
Of the 152 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMBC, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 70 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 437 |
| Computer Science | 363 |
| Information Technology | 91 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.