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Computer Science at University of Maryland - College Park

810 Bachelor's Degrees
90 Master's Degrees
29 Doctor's Degrees
The Computer Science major is part of the computer & information sciences program at University of Maryland - College Park.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.

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Computer Science Degrees Available at UMCP

UMCP CompSci Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, UMCP came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 12
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 14
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 14
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans 17
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 17
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 18
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 19
Best Computer Science Schools 20
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 20
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 20
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 21
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 22
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools 22
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 22
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 23
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 25
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 26
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 27
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 30
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 30
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates 31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 34
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 34
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 36
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 36
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 39
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 39
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 44
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science 96
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 98
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 134
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science 175

Popularity of CompSci at UMCP

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 810 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 746 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 90 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UMCP. This makes it the #41 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Student Debt Do CompSci Graduates from UMCP Have?

$20,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of CompSci Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, compsci students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at UMCP is $375 per month.


 

UMCP CompSci Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Maryland - College Park.

UMCP Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 810 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in compsci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 277
Black or African American 60
Hispanic or Latino 43
White 291
Non-Resident Aliens 88
Other Races 51

UMCP Computer Science Master’s Program

Of the 90 compsci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMCP, about 71% were men and 29% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in compsci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 17
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 23
Non-Resident Aliens 42
Other Races 8

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Science 674
Computer Information Systems 115

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