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University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD umbc.edu 10,434 students

UMBC's campus is located in Catonsville, Maryland, near Baltimore. Known for its strong science and engineering programs, UMBC also fosters a diverse academic community with robust liberal arts and social science offerings. As a research-focused institution, the university houses the first research park in Maryland. Students can participate in Division I athletics as part of the UMBC Retrievers.

Programs
25
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,233
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$12,952
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $30,308/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Maryland-Baltimore County's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 30% of students receive Pell Grants; 29% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $7,048 $28,192
$30K – $48K $11,374 $45,496
$48K – $75K $18,506 $74,024
$75K – $110K $24,763 $99,052
$110K+ $27,013 $108,052
Sticker price (no aid) $12,952 $51,808
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Maryland-Baltimore County

25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
88
$83,684/yr Very High 20.1x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
85
$86,444/yr Very High 20.5x
Information Science Compare across schools →
80
$63,334/yr Very High 18.2x
Economics Compare across schools →
73
$54,859/yr Very High 13.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
72
$71,519/yr Very High 17.0x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →
71
$66,023/yr High 18.0x
IT Management Compare across schools →
71
$46,286/yr Very High 13.5x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
69
$54,362/yr Very High 15.7x
Political Science Compare across schools →
53
$33,549/yr Very High 12.6x
Social Work Compare across schools →
52
$40,316/yr Moderate 10.5x
Sociology Compare across schools →
51
$39,435/yr High 11.0x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
50
$44,215/yr High 7.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
46
$35,721/yr High 9.9x
Biology Compare across schools →
46
$33,055/yr High 11.7x
International Studies Compare across schools →
41
$49,115/yr Moderate 8.5x
Biochemistry Compare across schools →
41
$30,275/yr High 13.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
39
$30,737/yr High 10.3x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
38
$36,804/yr High 9.3x
English Compare across schools →
33
$27,547/yr Very High 9.7x
Design Compare across schools →
30
$34,020/yr High 6.5x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
30
$23,879/yr Moderate 7.9x
Linguistics Compare across schools →
28
$23,742/yr Very High 8.5x
Area Studies Compare across schools →
27
$30,545/yr Very High 8.7x
Music Compare across schools →
25
$23,991/yr High 5.9x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
20
$17,381/yr Moderate 2.4x