University of Maryland-College Park: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Maryland-College Park at a glance

• 30,760

  students enrolled

• 400,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 12,132

  degrees and certificates a year

• 89%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,678

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,889 in state, $38,690 out of state

• $67,785

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $82,860

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Maryland-College Park

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Prince George's County, where the college is.

• 680

  open professional jobs

• 48

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  53 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Prince George's County

  2026-09 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $100,708

  median household income

  Prince George's County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, engineering, which lead to finance (30 open), sales (32 open), operations (61 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (10 open), strategy (3 open).

Hiring most: Johns Hopkins University APL (222), Peraton (58), AST SpaceMobile (30), Leidos (23), Citizenship and Immigration Services (8), Luminis Health (8), Exponent (7), Kaiser Permanente (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (304), Operations (61), Data & Analytics (54), Security (40), Sales (32), Finance (30). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Prince Georges County Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center LargoLargo · 301-618-8425 · Mon-Thur 8:00am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:00am - 2:00pm
• American Job Center National HarborNational Harbor · 301-968-1658 · Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm
• American Job Center Resource Lab-District HeightsDistrict Heights · 240-978-6805 · Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
• American Job Center Resource Lab-New CarrolltonNew Carrollton · 240-599-4635 · Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM by Appointment Only

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Maryland-College Park?

University of Maryland-College Park enrolls about 30,760 students and is a public 4-year institution in College Park, Maryland. It awards about 12,132 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Maryland-College Park?

89% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Maryland-College Park graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $67,785 six years after entry and $82,860 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Maryland-College Park offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Maryland-College Park awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Maryland-College Park?

680 open professional jobs are listed in Prince George's County, 48 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Johns Hopkins University APL has the most openings.