by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in information science at UMBC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMBC among the top schools in the country for information science, placing at #23 out of 215 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 23 of 215 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Maryland | 3 of 12 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 of 66 |
Here is each degree level available for information science at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 214 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 243 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 243 master’s degrees in information science.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering information science at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of information science master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of information science master’s degree graduates at UMBC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 70% 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 171 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMBC conferred 243 master’s completions in information science/studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (70%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 10 doctoral degrees in information science.
UMBC is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of information science doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of information science doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 80% 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMBC awarded 10 doctoral completions in information science/studies in the latest year of data — 30% to women and 70% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (80%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UMBC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Information Science | 214 |
| Certificate Degrees in Information Science | 9 |