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UMBC was ranked #106 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer & information sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 673 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 645 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 236 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from UMBC. This makes it the #56 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $382 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Of the 673 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from UMBC in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 205 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 237 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 49 |
Online degrees for the UMBC computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMBC Online Learning page.
Of the 152 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMBC, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 70 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 437 |
| Computer Science | 363 |
| Information Technology | 91 |
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