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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 198 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 259 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in engineering from UMBC. This makes it the #179 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #153 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 198 students earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from UMBC. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UMBC engineering 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 48 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering from UMBC in 2022, 75% were men and 25% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
Engineering 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 |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 133 |
| Chemical Engineering | 63 |
| Computer Engineering | 59 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 |
| Systems Engineering | 9 |
| Environmental Engineering | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 462 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 112 |
| Physical Sciences | 65 |
| Engineering Technologies | 32 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 29 |
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