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Computer Science at University of Maryland - College Park

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer science.

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Computer Science Degrees Available at UMCP

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science
• Doctorate Degree in Computer Science

UMCP Computer Science Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer science 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 Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	18
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	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 Computer Science 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 computer science from UMCP. This makes it the #41 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

 

UMCP Computer Science Students

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

UMCP Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

The computer science program at UMCP awarded 810 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 78% of these degrees went to men with the other 22% going to women.

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 computer science.

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 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from UMCP in 2020-2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.

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 computer science.

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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bgervais under License

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