by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UMBC compares to other colleges that offer information science.
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UMBC is in the top 15% of the country for information science. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 126 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 214 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMBC report a median salary of $99,409 a year. This is higher than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMBC, information science students accumulate a median of $21,576 in student loans. This is above $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are Asian. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 94 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of information science master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of information science master’s degree graduates at UMBC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 171 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of information science doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of information science doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a doctoral in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the information science majors at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
This information science program at UMBC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 476 |
UMBC conferred 476 completions in information science/studies recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (39%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.