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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 130 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UMBC. This makes it the #212 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #133 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UMBC. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMBC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMBC physical 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 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from UMBC in 2022, 58% were men and 42% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 462 |
| Engineering | 280 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 112 |
| Engineering Technologies | 32 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 29 |
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