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University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MDPublic MSCHE

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), based in Adelphi, Maryland, is a member of the University System of Maryland and offers online bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. Tuition is charged per credit, with separate Maryland resident, out-of-state and military rates.

Verified online degrees

8 programs verified so far (2 bachelor's, 4 master's, 2 doctoral). The university may offer more online degrees than we have verified.

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University of Maryland Global Campus

Computer Science

Bachelor'sBSFirst-year entryBachelor of Science
Subject: Computer Science · Software Engineering
Administering location: Adelphi, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $337 per credit · In-state
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Maryland Global Campus

Nursing (RN to BSN)

Bachelor'sBSNCredential pathwayBachelor of Science in Nursing
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Adelphi, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $337 per credit · In-state
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Maryland Global Campus

Business Administration (MBA)

Master'sMBAMaster of Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA)
Administering location: Adelphi, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: in as little as 16 months (conditional minimum; depends on the number of credits taken per session) · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $694 per credit · In-state
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Maryland Global Campus

Clinical Professional Counseling

Master'sMSMaster of Science
Subject: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Administering location: Adelphi, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified · 60 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $555 per credit · In-state
Next deadline: June 1, 2027 · Fall 2027
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University of Maryland Global Campus

Cybersecurity Technology

Master'sMSMaster of Science
Subject: Cybersecurity
Administering location: Adelphi, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $694 per credit · In-state
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Maryland Global Campus

Learning Design & Technology

Master'sMSMaster of Science
Subject: Instructional Design & Technology
Administering location: Adelphi, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $555 per credit · In-state
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Maryland Global Campus

Business Administration (DBA)

Professional doctorateDBADoctor of Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA) · Management
Administering location: Adelphi, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: Optional campus visits
Duration: as little as three years (full-time course load) · 51 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $1,087 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: November 13, 2026 · Spring 2027
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University of Maryland Global Campus

Management: Community College Policy & Administration

Professional doctorateDMDoctor of Management
Subject: Higher Education Administration · Educational Leadership & Administration
Administering location: Adelphi, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location.
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: can be completed within three years (cohort schedule of 6 credits in each of fall, spring and summer) · 54 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $1,087 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: February 28, 2027 · Fall 2027
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Accreditation

  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

    Institutional accreditation — accredited · since July 1, 1946 · next review 01/01/2033

    Recognized by: U.S. Department of Education

    Source: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

The university states: “Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)” Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institutional accreditation covers the institution. It does not by itself mean a program is accredited by a specialized accreditor or that it leads to a professional license; programmatic accreditation is shown on each program page.

Online student services

Services the university publishes for online students. Availability can depend on program and enrollment status.

Academic advising

Career services

Where online students can enroll from

State authorization (can the university enroll you online from your state?) and professional licensure (does a program meet your state's licensing requirements?) are separate questions.

State authorization

  • UMGC participates in NC-SARA and states it is authorized to offer distance education in all SARA states.
    Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Professional licensure disclosures

  • UMGC’s education, nursing, and public safety programs are not designed to prepare students for professional licensure from any individual state. Official disclosuresSource: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Scholarships and tuition discounts

University-wide awards and rates published for online students. Program pages list awards specific to a program.

  • Military tuition rate Tuition discount

    $250 per credit (standard undergraduate); $336 per credit (standard and specialty graduate)

    Eligibility: Eligible servicemembers, spouses and dependent children

    Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Offerings we reviewed but do not list

This directory lists online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. These offerings were checked against official pages and fall outside that scope.
  • Graduate certificate in learning design and technologyCertificate, not a degree.Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institution

Official name
University of Maryland Global Campus
Control
Public
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Main location
3501 University Blvd East, Adelphi, MD 20783-8010
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Students enrolled exclusively in distance education
53,615 of 60,084 students (Fall 2023)
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Sources

Last verified October 10, 2026. Program facts and their sources are on each program page.
  1. IPEDS 2024–25 Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), via College Navigator — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  2. IPEDS Fall 2023 enrollment by distance-education status (EF2023A_DIST) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  3. DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  4. umgc.edu/contact — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  5. umgc.edu/experience/student-services — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  6. umgc.edu/experience/why-choose-umgc/accreditation — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  7. umgc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  8. umgc.edu/online-degrees/masters/learning-design-technology — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  9. umgc.edu/terms-conditions/disclosures/professional-licensure — Official disclosure page, verified October 10, 2026
  10. umgc.edu/terms-conditions/disclosures/state-authorization — Official disclosure page, verified October 10, 2026
  11. umgc.edu/tuition-financial-assistance/tuition — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 10, 2026

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