Computer Science at University of Maryland-College Park
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, consider the program at University of Maryland-College Park. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maryland-College Park is located in College Park, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,082 computer science graduations were recorded at University of Maryland-College Park.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maryland-College Park
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-College Park. Of 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
Rankings can help you compare University of Maryland-College Park’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 637 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 111 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #226 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 637 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 111 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #226 of 635 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Maryland-College Park stands at $20,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, by degree type.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are 22% women (236) and 78% men (846).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Of the 956 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, 22% were women (209) and 78% were men (747).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 259 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 50 |
| Black / African American | 60 |
| Asian | 433 |
| Two or More Races | 45 |
| International (Nonresident) | 54 |
| Unknown | 55 |
Minority students account for 62% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, above the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Among the 79 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Maryland-College Park, 23% were women (18) and 77% were men (61).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 38 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 24% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, above the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Of the 47 doctoral computer science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, 19% were women (9) and 81% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 31 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, lower than the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Maryland-College Park
The Computer Science program at University of Maryland-College Park breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 1,082 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Science program at University of Maryland-College Park pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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