by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMBC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMBC among the top schools in the country for information science, placing at #18 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 18 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Maryland | 3 of 12 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 65 |
Here is each degree level available for information science at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 214 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 243 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 214 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering information science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
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 |
UMBC awarded 214 bachelor’s degrees in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (44%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 9 certificate degrees in information science.
UMBC is not yet ranked for information science at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 56% of information science certificate degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of information science certificate degree graduates at UMBC were 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 certificate in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMBC granted 9 certificate completions in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (44%).
Graduate study is also available at UMBC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 243 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Information Science | 10 |
