C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Maryland Global Campus

4-Year Public
📍 Adelphi, Maryland 20783
University of Maryland Global Campus campus, Adelphi, MD
University of Maryland Global Campus campus, Adelphi, MD. Photo: M Chambers, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 30%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
D
38/100
Prestige
D
38/100

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

60,084
Total Enrollment
30%
Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$14,545
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Maryland Global Campus ▼

31% 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.

Avg Home Value
$411,763
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,745
1-Year Change
+2.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$65,287
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$58,051
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,000
Median debt at graduation
33.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 67th percentile among similar 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 Global Campus

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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$92,323$104,450+17%#99 of 966#355$12,500
Computer and Information Sciences$75,619$101,498+10%#109 of 459#216$19,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$73,797$100,937+19%#15 of 99#40$22,663
Information Science/Studies$72,140$100,208+17%#16 of 148#54$19,140
Biological and Biomedical Sciences—$93,246+42%#1 of 17#8—
Public Administration$74,053$85,909+32%#3 of 47#7$21,169
Political Science and Government$62,476$82,263+30%#35 of 565#82$19,910
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,634$79,801+17%#143 of 1176#405$22,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$61,003$78,512-6%#213 of 452#369$18,308
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$55,545$77,259+40%#6 of 265#18$20,327
Accounting and Related Services$58,863$76,478+0%#323 of 796#598$19,948
Non-Professional Legal Studies$54,304$70,845+14%#9 of 39#17$26,701
Health and Medical Administrative Services$50,928$70,119+19%#68 of 275#124$24,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$55,479$69,848+26%#27 of 660#130$20,406
Communication and Media Studies$53,513$67,181+19%#76 of 660#193$23,000
Human Resources Management and Services$53,685$67,012-2%#99 of 187#169$23,101
Security Science and Technology$47,496$62,022+7%#17 of 45#36$25,391
Marketing$50,094$60,811-12%#382 of 516#484$20,616
Social Sciences$50,557$59,413+11%#18 of 87#43$21,657
Graphic Communications$46,581$58,759+36%#9 of 59#17$22,971
Psychology$42,056$58,439+15%#126 of 1027#438$19,953
History$31,852$55,336+9%#126 of 459#295$16,373
English Language and Literature$35,630$54,444+12%#148 of 576#326$18,937
Area Studies$48,650—————
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$34,196$48,298-9%#330 of 476#440$12,833
Gerontology$43,840————$25,000

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.

For parents & investors

The University of Maryland Global Campus Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $411,763
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,745/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 20737 (3.7% cap, East Riverdale)

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🏆 Where University of Maryland Global Campus Ranks

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

🥇
Accounting and Related Services, Other
of 5 schools
#8
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
of 11 schools
#18
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,632 $11,976

Financial Aid

62%
Receive Any Aid
42%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Out Loans
$14,545
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$14,514

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 2,992 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2,577 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 2,259 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1,884 grads/yr Psychology, General 788 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 673 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 561 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 357 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 256 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 237 grads/yr Accounting 208 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 188 grads/yr Finance, General 165 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 161 grads/yr Biotechnology 159 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 155 grads/yr Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 154 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 146 grads/yr Accounting and Related Services, Other 144 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 132 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

60,084
Total Students
46%
Women
33%
Traditional Age (18-24)
31%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Hispanic 16%
Black 27%
Asian 6%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 31%
With Family 69%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~18,746 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 5%
Hybrid (Some Online) 6%
Fully Online 89%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 33%
25-64 (Adult) 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland Global Campus?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend University of Maryland Global Campus?
Tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $7,632 for in-state students and $11,976 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,545.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maryland Global Campus?
The graduation rate at University of Maryland Global Campus is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is University of Maryland Global Campus a good school?
University of Maryland Global Campus has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend University of Maryland Global Campus?
University of Maryland Global Campus has a total enrollment of 60,084 students.
Is there rental demand near University of Maryland Global Campus?
Yes! Approximately 31% of students at University of Maryland Global Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 18,746 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Adelphi area.

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