University of Maryland Global Campus

University of Maryland Global Campus is a public university located in Adelphi, Maryland, with an enrollment of approximately 49,664 students. The institution serves a large student body, a notable share of whom come from lower-income backgrounds — 29.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

In-state tuition is $8,136 per year, and out-of-state tuition is $12,336 per year. However, the average annual net price — the estimated total cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and living expenses, after grant and scholarship aid is applied — is $22,063. This figure can exceed published tuition because it accounts for living and other costs beyond tuition alone. Relatively few students borrow federal loans: 17.5% of all enrolled students take on federal student loan debt. Among those who completed a credential and did borrow, the median federal loan debt was $21,000. Of borrowers entering repayment, 43.1% were actively reducing their loan balance within three years — meaning a majority were not making progress on their principal during that window.

The graduation rate is 33.3%, meaning roughly one in three students who enroll ultimately complete a credential within the measured timeframe. The retention rate — the share of first-year students who return for a second year — is 55.4%. These figures reflect the full enrolled population, which at an institution like this may include many part-time, working adult, and stop-out students whose paths to completion differ from traditional full-time students.

On earnings, the median income 10 years after enrollment is $65,287. This figure is measured across all federally-aided students who enrolled, including those who never completed a credential, so it represents a broad cross-section of outcomes rather than graduate earnings specifically.

Among the programs relevant to career-focused students, University of Maryland Global Campus offers coursework in fields such as operations research and analytics. Prospective students interested in quantitative or data-driven careers may find relevant offerings here. Those researching specific programs should consult the school directly for current curriculum details, available credentials, and program-level outcome data.