# University of Maryland-Baltimore County: Information Technology (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 163268, CIP 11.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/majors/information-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,286
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,808 (U.S. median for this major: $85,477 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $26,917)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,669

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,808 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 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,543 | $72,458 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,172 | $97,113 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,439 | $111,423 | 2.9 years |

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

## Information Technology at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostburg State University | $85,521 | not reported | $16,715 | 50% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $74,808 | $20,500 | $16,467 | 70% |

## Careers
- Network / systems administrator (SOC 15-1244): median wage $122,950 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $118,290 MD, $99,130 U.S.; U.S. jobs -4.1% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $103,720 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $104,040 MD, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $168,520 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $171,490 MD, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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