by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in engineering at UMBC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMBC highly for engineering, placing at #204 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 204 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Maryland | 6 of 14 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 49 of 129 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This engineering area of study at UMBC breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 144 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 |
| Computer Engineering | 26 |
| Systems Engineering | 11 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 10 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 37 master’s degrees in engineering.
UMBC ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 3 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 33 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 159 |
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at UMBC are White. Approximately 32% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 17 doctoral degrees in engineering.
UMBC is not yet ranked for engineering at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 76% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 65% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 7 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
UMBC is not currently ranked for engineering at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 86% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at UMBC are White. Approximately 43% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UMBC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 179 |