by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in health professions at UMGC. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 7 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMGC as a strong choice for health professions, placing at #359 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 359 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Maryland | 10 of 42 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 92 of 514 |
The following degree levels are available for health professions at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 362 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 23 |
| Master’s | 154 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
This health professions field at UMGC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 365 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 155 |
| Public Health | 39 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 154 master’s degrees in health professions.
UMGC ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 21% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at UMGC are Black or African American. About 37% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 20 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
UMGC holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 41 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 171 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of health professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC are Black or African American. Roughly 50% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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 Health Professions | 362 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 23 |