by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, UMCP came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 810 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 746 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 90 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UMCP. This makes it the #41 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, compsci students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at UMCP is $375 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 810 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 277 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 291 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 88 |
| Other Races | 51 |
Of the 90 compsci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMCP, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 674 |
| Computer Information Systems | 115 |
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