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. We've also included details on how UMGC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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UMGC was ranked #125 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for liberal arts 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 #7 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 125 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMGC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,196 a year. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMGC was $524 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $318 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from UMGC in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UMGC liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMGC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2,194 students graduated with a associate's degree in liberal arts from UMGC. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 118 |
| Black or African American | 461 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 469 |
| White | 778 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 349 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
