by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMGC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMGC among the top schools in the country for information technology, ranked #82 out of 513 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Technology Schools | 82 of 513 |
| Best Information Technology Schools in Maryland | 5 of 19 |
| Best Information Technology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 of 107 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in information technology at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 865 |
| Master’s | 895 |
| Graduate Certificate | 124 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 865 bachelor’s degrees in information technology.
UMGC is among the very best schools in the country for information technology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Information Technology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMGC earn a median of $102,787 a year. This is higher than $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMGC, information technology students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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Among recent graduates, 78% of information technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of information technology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC were White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 239 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
| White | 310 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 152 |
UMGC conferred 865 bachelor’s completions in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance in the most recent reporting year — 22% to women and 78% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (36%).
Graduate study is also available at UMGC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Technology | 895 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Information Technology | 124 |
