University of Maryland Global Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,344

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,228

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.27%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

55,323

18.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

10.7%

16 Graduates

About

University of Maryland Global Campus is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Maryland Global Campus were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (2,512 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 15,422 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maryland Global Campus. 48% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,725 degrees), 1.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,335 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $7,344, which is $−15,840 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $7,344, which is $−15,840 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,228.

In 2021, 33% of undergraduate students attending University of Maryland Global Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,344

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus was $7,344. The cost of tuition at University of Maryland Global Campus is $−15,840 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$16,228

2021 Value

5.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Maryland Global Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,228. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Maryland Global Campus grew by 5.71%.

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

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maryland Global Campus was of $15,430 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at University of Maryland Global Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.94% with respect to 2020, when 34% 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.

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.

1.27%

2019 Default Rate

129

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maryland Global Campus was 1.27%, which represents 129 out of the 10139 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 Global Campus had a total enrollment of 55,323 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland Global Campus is 10,072 students and the part-time enrollment is 45,251. This means that 18.2% 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 35.1% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% Asian, 4.53% Two or More Races, 0.728% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.492% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.6%), followed by White Female (17.4%) and Black or African American Female (14.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.5%), followed by White Female (17.5%) and Black or African American Male (15.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maryland Global Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55,323 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland Global Campus is 10,072 and the part-time enrollment is 45,251. This means that 18.2% of students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

52%

2021 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 52%. 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 (2021)

White
19,443 enrolled students
Black or African American
15,597 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7,916 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland Global Campus is 35.1% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% Asian, 4.53% Two or More Races, 0.728% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.492% 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% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 5,033 students (9.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 624 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 (5,725 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4335 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Maryland Global Campus is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (2,512 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (4,150 degrees awarded), Business (5,308 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,567 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 (1,046,986 people), Other managers (775,952 people), Software developers (599,370 people), Financial managers (483,177 people), and Chief executives & legislators (388,610 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland Global Campus in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4,150 degrees awarded), Business (5,308 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,567 degrees), Communication Technologies (63 degrees), and Protective Services (598 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 Global Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland Global Campus are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4,150 degrees awarded), Business (5,308 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,567 degrees), Communication Technologies (63 degrees), and Protective Services (598 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (983,256 people), Elementary & secondary schools (635,405 people), Banking & related activities (541,910 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (487,219 people), and Insurance carriers (465,214 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 (2021)

Information Science
1,726 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,431 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
576 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maryland Global Campus was Information Science with 1,726 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

8,023

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

7,399

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 8,023 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 (7,399).

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 2021, 1731 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Global Campus in Information Science, which is 2.93 times more than the 591 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 2012 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Global Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 1616 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 3% 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, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 16% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (20.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Maryland Global Campus is Female and White (20.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 6.25% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,725 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4,335 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,938 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maryland Global Campus is white (5,725 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4335 degrees).

9.83% of degree recipients (1,516 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
3,276 degrees awarded
White Female
2,449 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2,320 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 1.34 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2449 degrees).

Operations

University of Maryland Global Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $55.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.49M (8.15%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Maryland Global Campus had a total salary expenditure of 455M. University of Maryland Global Campus employs 124 Professors, 63 Associate professors and 12 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Maryland Global Campus are Female Professor (64), Male Professor (60), and Male Associate professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 800 employees, Management, with 355 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 134 employees.

Endowment

$55.2M

2021 Endowment

23.5%

growth from 2020

University of Maryland Global Campus has an endowment valued at about $55.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maryland Global Campus grew 23.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.73M 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

$216M

2021 Salaries

4.36%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Maryland Global Campus paid a median of $216M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($455M) and a 4.36% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.4M

Instructional Salaries

199

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Maryland Global Campus paid a total of $18.4M to 199 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.53% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

124 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

800 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus were Professor with 124 employees, Associate professor with 63 employees, and Assistant professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 800 employees, Management with 355 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 134 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maryland Global Campus was Female Professor with 64 employees, Male Professor with 60 employees, and Male Associate professor with 35 employees.

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