by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMBC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMBC as a strong choice for computer science, coming in at #72 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 72 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Maryland | 2 of 8 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 of 114 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer science at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 324 |
| Master’s | 163 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 324 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $95,052 a year. This is higher than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMBC, computer science students accumulate a median of $20,000 in student loans. This is lower than $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, 82% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC were White. About 43% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 17 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMBC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 163 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 7 |
