University of Maryland Global Campus

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,200

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$17,210

After Financial Aid

2020 Enrolled Students

58,526

18% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

11.4%

20 Graduates

About

University of Maryland Global Campus is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Maryland Global Campus were Information Science (1,478 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (1,105 degrees), and General Psychology (492 degrees).

In 2020, 13,845 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maryland Global Campus. 48.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,188 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4067 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $7,200, which is $−15,330 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $7,200, which is $−15,330 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,210.

In 2020, 34% of undergraduate students attending University of Maryland Global Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,200

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus was $7,200. The cost of tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $−15,330 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$17,210

2020 Value

17.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Maryland Global Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,210. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Maryland Global Campus grew by 17.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Maryland Global Campus (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.

Other Student Expenses

$15,430

Room and Board

$N/A

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maryland Global Campus was of $15,430 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $N/A. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies remained the same by NaNk% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Maryland Global Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at University of Maryland Global Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 3.03% with respect to 2019, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Maryland Global Campus (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.

Enrollment

University of Maryland Global Campus has a total enrollment of 58,526 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland Global Campus is 10,561 students and the part-time enrollment is 47,965. This means that 18% of students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland Global Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.3% White, 27.9% Black or African American, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 5.39% Asian, 4.47% Two or More Races, 0.716% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.461% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.8%), followed by White Female (17.4%) and Black or African American Female (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.4%) and White Male (17.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maryland Global Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58,526 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland Global Campus is 10,561 and the part-time enrollment is 47,965. This means that 18% of students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Maryland Global Campus was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), University of Maryland Global Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Maryland Global Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
21,226
Black or African American
16,336
Hispanic or Latino
8,165

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland Global Campus is 36.3% White, 27.9% Black or African American, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 5.39% Asian, 4.47% Two or More Races, 0.716% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.461% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 5,275 students (9.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 519 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Maryland Global Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Maryland Global Campus is white (5,188 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4067 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Maryland Global Campus is Information Science (1,478 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (1,105 degrees) and General Psychology (492 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Maryland Global Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3,889 degrees awarded), Business (4,731 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,049 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Global Campus are Accountants & auditors (1,046,041 people), Other managers (732,872 people), Software developers (542,484 people), Financial managers (464,978 people), and Chief executives & legislators (377,185 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland Global Campus are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3,889 degrees awarded), Business (4,731 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,049 degrees), History (116 degrees), and Communication Technologies (52 degrees).

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 Global Campus are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Clinical and counseling psychologists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Global Campus are Computer Systems Design (915,637 people), Elementary & secondary schools (686,695 people), Banking & related activities (535,679 people), Insurance carriers (467,918 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (458,653 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 Global Campus.

Most Common

Information Science
1478 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1105 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
492 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maryland Global Campus was Information Science with 1478 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Maryland Global Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,182

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

6,663

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 7,182 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Global Campus, which is 1.08 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,663).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 1553 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Global Campus in Information Science, which is 2.87 times more than the 541 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 1754 degrees were awarded to women at University of Maryland Global Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.19 times more than the 1473 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 5% of students graduating from University of Maryland Global Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (22.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Maryland Global Campus is Male and White (22.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
5,188 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4,067 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,568 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maryland Global Campus is white (5,188 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4067 degrees).

9.98% of degree recipients (1,382 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
2,918 degrees awarded
White Female
2,270 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2,185 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maryland Global Campus is white male (2,918 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,270 degrees).

Operations

University of Maryland Global Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $44.7M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $40.6M (90.9%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, University of Maryland Global Campus had a total salary expenditure of $464M. University of Maryland Global Campus employs 122 Professors, 68 Associate professors, and 13 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Maryland Global Campus are Male Professors (63), Female Professors(59), and Male Associate professors (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 747 employees, Management, with 360 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 138 employees.

Endowment

$44.7M

2020 Endowment

54.8%

growth from 2019

University of Maryland Global Campus has an endowment valued at about $44.7M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maryland Global Campus grew 54.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.04M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.14M - Federal
$3.77M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of Maryland Global Campus received $2.14M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.77M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$207M

2020 Salaries

11.3%

decline from 2019

In 2020, University of Maryland Global Campus paid a median of $207M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($464M) and a 11.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.71% decline from 2018 and a 6.17% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.9M

Instructional Salaries

203

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Maryland Global Campus paid a total of $17.9M to 203 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.63% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

122 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

747 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus were Professor with 122 employees; Associate professor with 68 employees; and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 747 employees; Management with 360 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 138 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus was Male Professor with 63 employees, Female Professor with 59 employees, and Male Associate professor with 36 employees.

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