by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in information technology at UMGC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMGC among the top schools in the country for information technology, ranked #101 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Technology Schools | 101 of 681 |
| Best Information Technology Schools in Maryland | 7 of 21 |
| Best Information Technology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 of 122 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in information technology at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 865 |
| Master’s | 895 |
| Graduate Certificate | 124 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 895 master’s degrees in information technology.
UMGC is a solid choice among schools offering information technology at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of information technology master’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of information technology master’s degree graduates at UMGC are Black or African American. Approximately 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 information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 366 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 240 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 115 |
UMGC granted 895 master’s degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance in the latest year of data — 26% to women and 74% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (41%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus conferred 124 graduate certificate degrees in information technology.
UMGC is among the very best schools in the country for information technology at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
Among recent graduates, 65% of information technology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of information technology graduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC were Black or African American. Approximately 38% 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 information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 30 |
UMGC awarded 124 graduate certificate degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (38%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UMGC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Information Technology | 865 |