University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Public four-year university in Adelphi, MD that costs an average of $23,144 a year after financial aid and graduates 34% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$23,144
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$68,110
PublicLarge suburb49,664 undergraduates
Cost of UMGC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,488 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,280 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $12,336 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
| Average net price after aid | $23,144 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $23,144 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UMGC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 55% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $62,126 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $68,110 |
| Rank in Maryland (earnings) | 14th of 28 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $216 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 38% |
| Students with federal loans | 19% |
Majors and programs at UMGC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (34)
Certificate programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 142 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 318 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 86 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 68 | — | — |
| Data Science | 5 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 16 | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 96 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 36 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 231 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 418 | — | $9,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 70 | — | — |
| Marketing | 33 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 19 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | 139 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 40 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 20 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 9 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4,827 | $44,935 | $9,500 |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | — | $142,234 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 161 | $111,542 | $39,744 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1,756 | $110,718 | $32,380 |
| Biotechnology | 320 | $100,546 | $33,392 |
| Information Science/Studies | 744 | $96,569 | $38,666 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 185 | $88,867 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3,038 | $85,371 | $35,781 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 51 | $71,417 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 262 | $68,790 | $49,262 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 59 | $58,048 | $20,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 36 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 68 | — | — |
| Public Health | 83 | — | $24,339 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 152 | — | $41,000 |
| Security Science and Technology | 210 | — | $35,457 |
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | — | $119,233 | $67,500 |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 74 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 33 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 20 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 163 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 220 | — | $20,500 |
| Data Analytics | 8 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 31 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 30 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 68 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 21 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 34 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 143 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 37 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 40 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 9 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | College Park | $14,296 | 45% | $89,228 |
| Towson University | Towson | $18,120 | 82% | $70,158 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | Baltimore | $25,203 | 72% | $74,881 |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore | $14,653 | 82% | $56,585 |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury | $17,445 | 87% | $68,206 |
| Bowie State University | Bowie | $17,835 | 72% | $61,890 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis | — | 9.3% | — |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg | $16,768 | 89% | $60,300 |
About UMGC
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Adelphi, MD |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 49,664 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | umgc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does UMGC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,488 a year (tuition and fees: $8,280 in-state, $12,336 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,144 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $23,144.
How much do UMGC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $68,110 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 28 similar colleges in Maryland. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($91,032 a year after graduation).
What is UMGC's graduation rate?
34% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.