University of Maryland, Baltimore

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,446

2.01% growth from 2020

2019 Student Loan

0.494%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

7,244

71% Full-Time

About

University of Maryland, Baltimore is a higher education institution located in Baltimore city, MD. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Maryland, Baltimore were Social Work (411 degrees awarded), Natural Products Chemistry & Pharmacognosy (132 degrees), and Nursing School (115 degrees).

In 2021, 2,534 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maryland, Baltimore. 75.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,308 degrees), 3.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (420 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland, Baltimore is $9,446, which is $−5,054 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland, Baltimore is $9,446, which is $−5,054 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

In 2021, 37% of undergraduate students attending University of Maryland, Baltimore received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,446

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Maryland, Baltimore was $9,446. The cost of tuition at University of Maryland, Baltimore is $−5,054 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Maryland, Baltimore (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of University of Maryland, Baltimore (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at University of Maryland, Baltimore received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 39.3% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Maryland, Baltimore (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.494%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maryland, Baltimore was 0.494%, which represents 8 out of the 1618 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Maryland, Baltimore had a total enrollment of 7,244 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland, Baltimore is 5,143 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,101. This means that 71% of students enrolled at University of Maryland, Baltimore are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland, Baltimore, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% White, 18.2% Black or African American, 15.2% Asian, 7.91% Hispanic or Latino, 3.88% Two or More Races, 0.0966% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0414% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Maryland, Baltimore in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.7%) and Asian Female (15.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Black or African American Female (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,244 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland, Baltimore is 5,143 and the part-time enrollment is 2,101. This means that 71% of students enrolled at University of Maryland, Baltimore are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Maryland, Baltimore (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,498 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,317 enrolled students
Asian
1,098 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland, Baltimore is 48.3% White, 18.2% Black or African American, 15.2% Asian, 7.91% Hispanic or Latino, 3.88% Two or More Races, 0.0966% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0414% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 121 students (1.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,272 more women than men received degrees from University of Maryland, Baltimore. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Maryland, Baltimore is white (1,308 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (420 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Maryland, Baltimore is Social Work (411 degrees awarded), followed by Natural Products Chemistry & Pharmacognosy (132 degrees) and Nursing School (115 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Maryland, Baltimore, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (417 degrees awarded), Legal (245 degrees), and Health (1,771 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maryland, Baltimore are Registered nurses (1,410,514 people), Physicians (491,938 people), Medical & health services managers (199,614 people), Other managers (186,748 people), and Pharmacists (185,223 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (417 degrees awarded), Legal (245 degrees), Health (1,771 degrees), Biology (54 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maryland, Baltimore are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland, Baltimore are Public Administration and Social Service (417 degrees awarded), Legal (245 degrees), Health (1,771 degrees), Biology (54 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maryland, Baltimore are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,926,736 people), Elementary & secondary schools (438,868 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (421,511 people), Offices of physicians (377,288 people), and Outpatient care centers (340,948 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Most Common (2021)

Social Work
411 degree-majors awarded
Natural Products Chemistry & Pharmacognosy
132 degree-majors awarded
Nursing School
115 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at University of Maryland, Baltimore was Social Work with 411 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of Maryland, Baltimore according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

631

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,903

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 631 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland, Baltimore, which is 0.332 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,903).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Maryland, Baltimore by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 89 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland, Baltimore in Law, which is 0.788 times less than the 113 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 382 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland, Baltimore in Registered Nursing, which is 5.97 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,308 degrees awarded
Black or African American
420 degrees awarded
Asian
360 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maryland, Baltimore is white (1,308 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (420 degrees).

2.41% of degree recipients (61 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
983 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
333 degrees awarded
White Male
325 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maryland, Baltimore is white female (983 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (333 degrees).

Operations

University of Maryland, Baltimore has an endowment valued at nearly $456M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 31.2M (6.83%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, University of Maryland, Baltimore had a total salary expenditure of 1.33B. University of Maryland, Baltimore employs 160 Assistant professors, 116 Associate professors and 110 Professors. Most academics at University of Maryland, Baltimore are Female Assistant professor (123), Female Associate professor (82), and Male Professor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland, Baltimore are: Management, with 489 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 418 employees, and Service with 315 employees.

Endowment

$456M

2021 Endowment

27.2%

growth from 2020

University of Maryland, Baltimore has an endowment valued at about $456M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maryland, Baltimore grew 27.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $444M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Maryland, Baltimore (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$318M - Federal
$83.2M - State
$12.4M - Local

As of 2021, University of Maryland, Baltimore received $318M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $83.2M from state grants and contracts, and $12.4M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$687M

2021 Salaries

3.86%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Maryland, Baltimore paid a median of $687M in salaries, which represents 51.6% of their overall expenditure ($1.33B) and a 3.86% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$63.2M

Instructional Salaries

465

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Maryland, Baltimore paid a total of $63.2M to 465 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

160 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

489 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maryland, Baltimore were Assistant professor with 160 employees, Associate professor with 116 employees, and Professor with 110 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland, Baltimore were Management with 489 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 418 employees, and Service with 315 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maryland, Baltimore was Female Assistant professor with 123 employees, Female Associate professor with 82 employees, and Male Professor with 63 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Maryland, Baltimore.