by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMGC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMGC highly for computer & information sciences, ranked #271 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 271 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland | 8 of 31 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 64 of 272 |
The following degree levels are available for computer & information sciences at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3,205 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 293 |
| Master’s | 1,245 |
| Graduate Certificate | 134 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at UMGC includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 3,205 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
UMGC ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMGC earn a median of $97,107 a year. This is above $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMGC, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,602 in student loans. This is lower than $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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Among recent graduates, 76% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC were White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 249 |
| Black or African American | 821 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 459 |
| White | 1,129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 515 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 293 undergraduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
UMGC has not been ranked for computer & information sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 72% of computer & information sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC were Black or African American. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a undergraduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 45 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMGC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 1,245 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 134 |
