by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in public policy at UMBC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMBC as a strong choice for public policy, coming in at #45 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 45 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Maryland | 3 of 3 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 of 26 |
The following degree levels are offered in public policy at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 10 master’s degrees in public policy.
UMBC is a solid choice among schools offering public policy at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 3 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 31 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at UMBC were Black or African American. About 30% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMBC granted 10 master’s completions in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (30%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 9 doctoral degrees in public policy.
UMBC has not been ranked for public policy at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 44% of public policy doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of public policy doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are White. About 67% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMBC conferred 9 doctoral completions in public policy analysis, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).