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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Maryland

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a public college located in Baltimore, Maryland, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at UMBC is $12,222. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $20,988. The college offers Master’s degrees in 40 different degree areas, with 3 Master’s degrees offered online. UMBC enrolls 2,803 graduate students, with 45% part-time students, 38% online students, and 31% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: umbc.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
1,536 full-time
1,267 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,070
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:871
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:100
  • Online students
    38%
  • Male/Female
    52% / 48%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$12,222
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$20,988
  • Application fee:$50
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,592
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$679
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,592
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,166
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
730 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
59 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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