by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, UMCP came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 954 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 810 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 90 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UMCP. This makes it the #41 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $99,756. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, compsci students borrow a median amount of $43,787 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at UMCP is $375 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 954 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 348 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 320 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 104 |
| Other Races | 93 |
Online degrees for the UMCP compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 62 compsci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 628 |
| Computer Information Systems | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.