# University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC)

Public college in Baltimore, MD. IPEDS ID 163268.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 72% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,467 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 70%; beats 73% of MD colleges and 78% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $69,960; beats 80% of MD colleges and 85% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,087 |
| 30-48k | $10,714 |
| 48-75k | $16,543 |
| 75-110k | $22,172 |
| 110k+ | $25,439 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.38 years on average (48% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $69,960 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,087 | $22,281 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,714 | $46,927 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,543 | $72,458 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,172 | $97,113 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $25,439 | $111,423 | 3.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $28,576 in-state; about $46,595 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $13,256 in-state, $31,275 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $14,204; books: $1,600

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 630–700; SAT math: 610–720; ACT: 25–31 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 13,150 applicants, 9,762 admitted, 1,977 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 72%, ACT 25–31 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 74%, ACT 23–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (45 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $86,444 | $113,299 | $19,988 |
| Computer Science | $83,684 | $105,706 | $20,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $63,334 | $95,435 | $20,633 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,519 | $95,078 | $21,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $66,023 | $91,547 | $21,570 |
| Mathematics | $54,362 | $88,967 | $16,875 |
| Economics | $54,859 | $79,729 | $21,920 |
| Biochemistry | $30,275 | $75,493 | $19,250 |
| Information Technology | $46,286 | $74,808 | $20,500 |
| Biology | $33,055 | $69,724 | $20,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $39,524 | $68,823 | $20,375 |
| Political Science | $33,549 | $64,756 | $22,000 |
| Communications | $30,737 | $60,957 | $24,389 |
| Social Work | $40,316 | $58,412 | $22,500 |
| English | $27,547 | $57,547 | $19,500 |
| History | not reported | $56,394 | $21,285 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $36,804 | $55,336 | $21,750 |
| Psychology | $35,721 | $54,039 | $20,500 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,020 | $53,363 | $21,531 |
| Sociology | $39,435 | $51,421 | $24,250 |
| International / Global Studies | $49,115 | $50,400 | $20,258 |
| Music | $23,991 | $42,289 | $29,000 |
| Studio Art | $23,879 | $35,125 | $24,625 |
| Theatre | $17,381 | $34,778 | $18,812 |
| Area Studies | $30,545 | not reported | $26,500 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | $23,742 | not reported | $18,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | $44,215 | not reported | $16,750 |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Computer Science → Software developer: median wage $138,900 (Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD), $138,680 (MD), $135,980 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $52,900 (Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD), $52,900 (MD), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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