by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on University of Maryland-Baltimore County Graduate School, including its rankings, graduate degree programs, diversity, and more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of Maryland-Baltimore County took the #95 spot.This means that the school is among the Top 10% of the nation when it comes to overall quality.As a result, UMBC is a recipient of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge.In addition, UMBC took the #3 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, UMBC came in at #95.In addition, UMBC took the #3 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Maryland.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingUMBC ranked #95 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UMBC took the #3 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Maryland.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, UMBC took the #95 spot out of 4,630 schools. UMBC also ranked #3 for Best Graduate Schools in Maryland.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County was the school of choice for 3,139 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 46.7% of the total graduate student body at UMBC while men make up 53.3%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 24.7% of the graduate students who attend UMBC are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.UMBC is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 51.2% of the graduate student population.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at UMBC who borrowed carries a median debt of $21,322.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from UMBC is $108,293.
The average early-career salary for post-master’s certificate recipients from UMBC is $85,348.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at UMBC based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Information Science | $131,013 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | $121,540 |
| Business Administration & Management | $120,047 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | $95,632 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $71,919 |
| General Education | $67,339 |
| Teaching English or French | $65,659 |
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland.UMBC is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
Contact details for UMBC are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 |
| Phone: | 410-455-1000 |
| Website: | umbc.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/umbcpage |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/umbc |
About 57.7% of the graduate students at University of Maryland-Baltimore County took at least one online class.Approximately 13.8% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 9 | — |
| Behavioral Science | 15 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 9 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 11 | — |
| Chemistry | 3 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 2 | — |
| Computer Science | 163 | — |
| Design & Applied Arts | 4 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 6 | — |
| Economics | 2 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 91 | — |
| Environmental Engineering | 1 | — |
| General Biology | 11 | — |
| General Education | 45 | $67,339 |
| Geography & Cartography | 13 | — |
| History | 6 | — |
| Information Science | 243 | $131,013 |
| Instructional Media Design | 17 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | — |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 6 | — |
| Other English Literature | 1 | — |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 620 | $121,540 |
| Physics | 8 | — |
| Public Policy | 10 | — |
| Sociology | 17 | — |
| Statistics | 7 | — |
| Systems Engineering | 8 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 29 | $65,659 |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Behavioral Science | 7 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 2 | — |
| Computer Science | 7 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 8 | — |
| Environmental Engineering | 2 | — |
| General Biology | 8 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 | — |
| Gerontology | 1 | — |
| Information Science | 10 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 9 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | — |
| Physics | 6 | — |
| Public Policy | 9 | — |
| Statistics | 3 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 2 | — |
| Biotechnology | 8 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 1 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 4 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | — |
| General Social Sciences | 7 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 35 | — |
| Information Technology | 1 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 5 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | — |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 65 | — |
| Other Social Sciences | 10 | — |
| Systems Engineering | 3 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 14 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 8 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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