by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UMGC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UMGC is ranked #1,168 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within Maryland, it ranks #18 of 45 for value.
These UMGC majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | #2 of 4 |
| Biology | #3 of 21 |
| General Graphic Communications | #4 of 7 |
| Web & Multimedia Design | #10 of 33 |
| Asian Studies | #11 of 24 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | #11 of 63 |
| Graphic Communications | #16 of 76 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #16 of 76 |
| Legal Studies | #16 of 49 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | #17 of 55 |
Read the full UMGC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Maryland Global Campus is ranked #15 out of #47 in Maryland for quality and #18 out of #45 for Maryland value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UMGC financial aid page to be sure.
University of Maryland Global Campus is ranked #1,168 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
University of Maryland Global Campus is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UMGC costs about $23,955. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $95,821 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $25,567 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,063 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,955 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $95,821 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UMGC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UMGC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $102,268 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,821 | #1,168 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $88,252 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $102,268 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,821 | #18 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $88,252 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UMGC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,514 |
About 46% of UMGC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,452 per year. Get more details on the UMGC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UMGC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.