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University of Maryland Global Campus

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military
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University of Maryland Global Campus is a public college in Adelphi, Maryland and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges award list. Its online program features 32 online degree options. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $15,172 and the per-credit hour charge is $300. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.umgc.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Remedial services:No

Demographics

Part-time students
36,655 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:10,425
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:35,174
  • Pell Grant students:12,712
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:38,705
  • Part-time students
    78%
  • Students over 25 years old
    74%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$300
In-district tuition and fees
$7,560
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
32 degrees

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Architecture and Related Services(1)
  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services(1)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Personal and Culinary Services(3)

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  • English Language and Literature/Letters(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Library Science(1)
  • Mathematics and Statistics(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(2)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(3)
  • Social Sciences(2)
  • Construction Trades(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
  • History(8)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:30%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:3%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
9,827 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business
Criminal Justice
Healthcare
Nursing
Psychology
Science & Technology
Social Work
Arts & Humanities
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Arts & Humanities Program Overview

The arts and humanities program offers many different degree options.  All degrees are 120 total credit hours. Tuition per credit varies based on if the student is in state, out of state, or military. Scholarships are also made available by the university.

Degree Options Include

Communication Studies
East Asian Studies
English
Graphic Communication
History
Humanities
Political Science
Social Science

Business
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Business Program Overview

The business program offers many different degree options. All degrees are 120 total credit hours. Tuition per credit varies based on if the student is in state, out of state, or military. Scholarships are also made available by the university.

Degree Options Include

Accounting
Business Administration
Finance
Human Resource Management
Management Studies
Marketing

Criminal Justice
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degree

The online criminal justice program provides students with an understanding of crime, and processes to prevent and respond. All degrees are 120 total credit hours. Tuition per credit varies based on if the student is in state, out of state, or military. Scholarships are also made available by the university.

Healthcare
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Healthcare Program Overview

The healthcare program offers many different degree options. All degrees are 120 total credit hours. Tuition per credit varies based on if the student is in state, out of state, or military. Scholarships are also made available by the university.

Degree Options Include

Gerontology and Aging Services
Health Services Management

Nursing
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Nursing for Registered Nurses

University of Maryland University College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed for registered nurses looking for career advancement or to pursue a graduate degree. This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Psychology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Psychology Bachelor’s Degree

The Bachelor of Science in psychology from University of Maryland University College will help you acquire a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in psychological sciences. You’ll also hone your quantitative skills, analytical and scientific reasoning, and ability to analyze human behavior.

Science & Technology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Science & Technology Program Overview

The science and technology program offers many different degree options. All degrees are 120 total credit hours. Tuition per credit varies based on if the student is in state, out of state, or military. Scholarships are also made available by the university.

Degree Options Include

Biotechnology
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
Computer Science
Cybersecurity Management and Policy
Digital Media and Web Technology
Environmental Management
Homeland Security
Information Systems Management
Investigative Forensics
Laboratory Management
Software Development and Security

Social Work
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Social Work Program Overview

The social work program offers many different degree options. All degrees are 120 total credit hours. Tuition per credit varies based on if the student is in state, out of state, or military. Scholarships are also made available by the university.

Degree Options Include

Legal Studies
Public Safety Administration

Contact University of Maryland Global Campus

Contact Admissions

studentsfirst@umuc.edu

800-888-8682

 Main Campus

1616 McCormick Drive

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

800-888-8682

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