by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMBC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMBC highly for engineering, placing at #197 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 197 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Maryland | 6 of 14 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 49 of 128 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This engineering area of study at UMBC breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 144 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 |
| Computer Engineering | 26 |
| Systems Engineering | 11 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 10 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 179 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UMBC ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 4 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 39 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 163 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMBC report a median salary of $85,242 a year. This is higher than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMBC, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $21,019 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Read more about UMBC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 83% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are White. Roughly 58% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMBC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 7 |
