B
Good
Score: 65/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

4-Year Public
📍 Baltimore, Maryland 21250
University of Maryland-Baltimore County campus, Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland-Baltimore County campus, Baltimore, MD. Photo: Scott218, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
C+
57/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
B+
77/100
Prestige
C+
51/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

14,148
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
74%
Acceptance Rate
$17,704
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Maryland-Baltimore County ▼

4% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (21250) has no residential market, so these figures average 3 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (21227, 21228, 21229).

Avg Home Value
$307,429
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,677
1-Year Change
+3.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$69,960
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$55,137
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$19,500
Median debt at graduation
70%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,323
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
30%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 69th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Engineering$86,444$113,299+4%#60 of 189#134$19,744
Computer Science$83,684$105,706-1%#134 of 349#233$19,500
Information Science/Studies$63,334$95,435+12%#20 of 148#66$19,500
Mechanical Engineering$71,519$95,078+3%#87 of 318#286$19,563
Chemical Engineering$66,023$91,547-7%#121 of 158#152$20,500
Mathematics$54,362$88,967+28%#49 of 309#91$16,500
Economics$54,859$79,729-4%#183 of 368#264$20,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$30,275$75,493+15%#24 of 110#48$19,500
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$46,286$74,808-12%#64 of 99#92$19,500
Biology$33,055$69,724+22%#103 of 841#299$18,500
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$39,524$68,823+1%#22 of 61#39$18,724
Political Science and Government$33,549$64,756+2%#210 of 565#389$19,500
Communication and Media Studies$30,737$60,957+8%#149 of 660#356$20,500
Social Work$40,316$58,412+13%#71 of 420#288$19,223
English Language and Literature$27,547$57,547+18%#94 of 576#231$17,750
History—$56,394+11%#110 of 459#267$19,579
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$36,804$55,336+1%#129 of 265#216$19,500
Psychology$35,721$54,039+7%#299 of 1027#707$18,750
Design and Applied Arts$34,020$53,363+4%#143 of 299#211$20,250
Sociology$39,435$51,421-2%#254 of 462#400$20,000
International/Globalization Studies$49,115$50,400-16%#63 of 87#80$20,379
Chemistry$44,215————$16,750
Music$23,991$42,289-1%#152 of 268#211$26,250
Fine and Studio Arts$23,879$35,125-15%#354 of 423#405$21,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$17,381$34,778-13%#213 of 255#244$17,500
Area Studies$30,545————$21,879
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$23,742————$19,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where University of Maryland-Baltimore County Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#8
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
of 25 schools
#10
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
of 28 schools
#11
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
of 15 schools
#12
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
of 47 schools
#16
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
of 67 schools
#27
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
of 100 schools
#27
Information Science/Studies
of 100 schools
#29
Engineering/Industrial Management
of 85 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $9,238 $26,594
Room $8,513
Board $5,690
Total Cost (On-Campus) $32,170 $49,526

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
31%
Receive Pell Grants
32%
Take Out Loans
$17,704
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,048
$30,001 - $48,000$11,374
$48,001 - $75,000$18,506
$75,001 - $110,000$24,763
$110,001+$27,013

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 698 grads/yr Computer Science 494 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 476 grads/yr Psychology, General 303 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 298 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 144 grads/yr Economics, General 118 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 95 grads/yr Social Work 84 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 73 grads/yr Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 66 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 55 grads/yr Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 54 grads/yr History, General 49 grads/yr Mathematics, General 49 grads/yr Sociology, General 49 grads/yr Chemical Engineering 46 grads/yr Education, General 45 grads/yr Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 43 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 43 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

14,148
Total Students
46%
Women
88%
Traditional Age (18-24)
4%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Hispanic 8%
Black 20%
Asian 19%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 18%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 48%
Off-Campus (Renters) 4%
With Family 48%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~552 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 34%
Hybrid (Some Online) 62%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 88%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County has an acceptance rate of 74%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
Tuition at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is $9,238 for in-state students and $26,594 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,704.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
The graduation rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County a good school?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County has a total enrollment of 14,148 students. Most students (88%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
Yes! Approximately 4% of students at University of Maryland-Baltimore County live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 552 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology