by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in computer & information sciences at UMBC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMBC highly for computer & information sciences, ranked #103 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 103 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland | 3 of 31 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 27 of 283 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer & information sciences at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 604 |
| Certificate | 13 |
| Master’s | 406 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at UMBC covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 494 |
| Information Science/Studies | 476 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 71 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 406 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 56% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at UMBC are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 316 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 17 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
UMBC ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMBC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
UMBC has not been ranked for computer & information sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in computer & information sciences from UMBC were men.
The largest share of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UMBC were Black or African American. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a graduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UMBC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 604 |
| Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 13 |