University of Maryland Global Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,776

1.89% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,241

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

63,012

20.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

19.7%

26 Graduates

About

University of Maryland Global Campus is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Maryland Global Campus were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (2,543 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 16,107 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maryland Global Campus. 46.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,573 degrees), 1.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,431 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $7,776, which is $−16,224 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $7,776, which is $16,224 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,241.

In 2024, 44% of undergraduate students attending University of Maryland Global Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,776

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus was $7,776. The cost of tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $−16,224 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$19,241

2024 Value

32.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Maryland Global Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,241. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Maryland Global Campus grew by 32.3%.

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

$13,324

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maryland Global Campus was of $13,324 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.97% between 2023 and 2024.

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

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at University of Maryland Global Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 22.2% with respect to 2023, when 36% 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 had a total enrollment of 63,012 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland Global Campus is 13,097 students and the part-time enrollment is 49,915. This means that 20.8% 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 29% White, 28.3% Black or African American, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.21% Asian, 4.53% Two or More Races, 0.787% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.471% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.1%), followed by White Female (14.3%) and Black or African American Female (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (21.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.1%) and White Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maryland Global Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63,012 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland Global Campus is 13,097 and the part-time enrollment is 49,915. This means that 20.8% of students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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%

2024 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 (73%), 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 (2024)

White
18,287 enrolled students
Black or African American
17,860 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
10,329 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland Global Campus is 29% White, 28.3% Black or African American, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.21% Asian, 4.53% Two or More Races, 0.787% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.471% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 8,624 students (13.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,165 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 (5,573 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,431 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Maryland Global Campus is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (2,543 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 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 (4,877 degrees awarded), Business (4,792 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,577 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 (1,026,632 people), Other managers (838,483 people), Software developers (778,167 people), Financial managers (539,404 people), and Chief executives & legislators (436,162 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland Global Campus in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4,877 degrees awarded), Business (4,792 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,577 degrees), Communication Technologies (77 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (64 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland Global Campus are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4,877 degrees awarded), Business (4,792 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,577 degrees), Communication Technologies (77 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (64 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (1,164,392 people), Elementary & secondary schools (670,758 people), Banking & related activities (513,746 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (490,009 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (467,272 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.

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities

Most Common (2024)

2,543 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Maryland Global Campus was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 2,543 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

8,636

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

7,471

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 8,636 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Global Campus, which is 1.16 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (7,471).

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 2024, 1,627 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Global Campus in Information Science, which is 2.57 times more than the 632 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 1,570 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Global Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.1 times more than the 1,422 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

12%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 7% 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, 12% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,573 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4,431 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,301 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maryland Global Campus is white (5,573 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,431 degrees).

10.5% of degree recipients (1,696 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
3,276 degrees awarded
White Male
3,208 degrees awarded
White Male
3,150 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maryland Global Campus is white male (3,276 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3,208 degrees).

Operations

University of Maryland Global Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $57.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.9M (32.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Maryland Global Campus had a total salary expenditure of 514M. University of Maryland Global Campus employs 112 Professors, 49 Associate professors and 6 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Maryland Global Campus are Female Professor (67), Male Professor (45), and Male Associate professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 942 employees, Management, with 373 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 103 employees.

Endowment

$57.9M

2024 Endowment

3.39%

growth from 2023

University of Maryland Global Campus has an endowment valued at about $57.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maryland Global Campus grew 3.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$245M

2024 Salaries

10.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Maryland Global Campus paid a median of $245M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($514M) and a 10.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.48% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.31% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$19.9M

Instructional Salaries

167

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Maryland Global Campus paid a total of $19.9M to 167 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.13% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 942 employees, Management with 373 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 103 employees.

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