University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, Maryland · Public · 10,701 undergraduates
Of 35 programs with reported earnings, 31 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 121 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,087 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,714 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,543 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,172 |
| $110k and up | $25,439 |
| All families (average) | $16,467 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,039 | +$16,468 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,724 | +$32,153 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $105,706 | +$68,135 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $95,435 | +$57,864 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | $113,688 | +$76,117 | clears the bar | $28,537 | 0.4 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's Degree | $129,398 | +$91,827 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $58,412 | +$20,841 | clears the bar | $19,223 | 0.9 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $79,729 | +$42,158 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $95,078 | +$57,507 | clears the bar | $19,563 | 0.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $64,756 | +$27,185 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $135,262 | +$97,691 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $74,808 | +$37,237 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $68,823 | +$31,252 | clears the bar | $18,724 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $88,967 | +$51,396 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,957 | +$23,386 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 35 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 70% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.