by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in computer & information sciences at UMGC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMGC highly for computer & information sciences, ranked #297 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 297 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maryland | 8 of 31 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 69 of 283 |
The following degree levels are available for computer & information sciences at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3,205 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 293 |
| Master’s | 1,245 |
| Graduate Certificate | 134 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at UMGC includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 1,245 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
UMGC is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at UMGC were Black or African American. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 510 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 339 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 158 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 134 graduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
UMGC is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 43 |
Among recent graduates, 63% of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC are Black or African American. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a graduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 30 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UMGC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 3,205 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 293 |