Below are the key facts about this program at UMBC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 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 engineering, placing at #58 out of 228 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Engineering Schools | 58 of 228 |
| Best Computer Engineering Schools in Maryland | 2 of 2 |
| Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 31 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer engineering at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering.
UMBC is a solid choice among schools offering computer engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Computer Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $99,299 a year. This is higher than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMBC, computer engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,988 in student loans. This is lower than $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 96% of computer engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 4% went to women.
The largest share of computer engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are White. About 71% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Computer Engineering | 2 |