University of Maryland Global Campus has repeatedly been recognized for our innovative educational programs and commitment to excellence.
Awards and Recognition
UMGC has garnered awards for academic quality, online education, affordability, and more.
Most Recent Awards & Achievements
- Best Online Bachelor's Degrees for ROI | University of Maryland Global Campus | OnlineU.com | 2021
- No. 2 Best Online Master's in Information Technology | University of Maryland Global Campus | Guide to Online Schools | 2020
- No. 14 Most Affordable Online Master's in Systems Engineering for 2020 | University of Maryland Global Campus | OnlineSchoolsReport.com | 2020
- No. 2 Best Online Information Science Degrees for 2020 | BS in Information Systems Management | OnlineSchoolsReport.com | 2020
- Best Online Colleges Offering Bachelor's in Human Resources | University of Maryland Global Campus | SR Education Group | 2019
- Best Online Colleges Offering Master's in Human Resource | University of Maryland Global Campus | SR Education Group | 2019
- Leader in Online Education | University of Maryland Global Campus | TheBestSchools.org | 2019
- Top Online Master's in Data Science Programs | UMGC's Master of Science in data analytics | OnlineMasters.com | 2019
- Top Online Master's in Biotechnology Programs | UMGC's Master of Science in biotechnology | OnlineMasters.com | 2019
- Top Online Master's in Public Relations | UMGC's Master of Science in management with a specialization in public relations | BestCollegeReviews.org | 2019
- Best Online Colleges in Maryland | University of Maryland Global Campus | GuideToOnlineSchools.com | 2019
- Top Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs in the United States | University of Maryland Global Campus | GuideToOnlineSchools.com | 2019
- Top Online Colleges in the United States | University of Maryland Global Campus | GuideToOnlineSchools.com | 2019
- Best Military Friendly Online Colleges | University of Maryland Global Campus | GuideToOnlineSchools.com | 2019
- No. 1 best Yellow Ribbon online schools 2019 | University of Maryland Global Campus | GuideToOnlineSchools.com | 2019
- Top Online Master's in Project Management Programs | UMGC's Master of Science in management with a specialization in project management | OnlineMasters.com | 2018
- Academia Circle of Excellence Award | University of Maryland Global Campus | EC-Council | 2018
- Top 50 Best Online Master's in Health Administration Programs | UMGC's Master of Science in healthcare administration program | Online Masters | 2018
- 1st Place | MS in Data Analytics students | Watson Analytics Global Academics Network | 2018
- 3rd Place | MS in Data Analytics students | Watson Analytics Global Academics Network | 2018
- No. 1 Best College 2018, Online & Nontraditional Schools | Military Times | 2018
- Top School | Military Advanced Education & Transition | 2017
- No. 3 Most Affordable Online Master's in Software Engineering | MS in cloud computing architecture; MS in information technology specialization in software engineering | SR Education Group | 2017
- Academia Circle of Excellence Award | EC-Council | 2017
- No. 1 Forensic Accounting Degree Program | Bachelor of Science in Accounting | Best College Reviews | 2017
- No. 5 Online Risk Management Degree Program | Bachelor of Science in Finance | Best College Reviews | 2017
- No. 6 Online Bachelor's in Finance | Bachelor of Science in Finance | Best College Reviews | 2017
- No. 6 Online Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems | Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management | Best College Reviews | 2017
- No. 9 Online Master's in Nonprofit Management | Master of Science in Management Specialization in Nonprofit Management | Best College Reviews | 2017
- No. 8 Top Online Master's in Education Technology in 2017 | University of Maryland Global Campus Master of Education in Instructional Technology | GetEducated.com | 2017
- No. 2, 2017 Watson Analytics Global Competition | University of Maryland Global Campus Data Analytics Team | Watson Analytics Global Academics Network | 2017
- No. 19 Most Affordable Online Supply Chain Management Degrees | MS in management specialization in acquisition and supply chain management; Graduate certificate in acquisition and supply chain management | SR Education Group | 2017
- No. 5 in the United States | UMGC Cybersecurity Programs | Military Times | 2017
- 10 Best Cyber Security Colleges That Are Not Ivy League | University of Maryland Global Campus | University Herald | 2017
- Best Value College | Master of Science in Health Care Administration Program | College Values Online | 2016
- Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools | U.S. Veterans Magazine | 2016
- 1st Place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Symantec CTF at B-Sides DC | 2016
- Top Public University for Veterans in 2017 | Military Times | 2017
- Effective Practice Award | College Essentials of Computer Programming (UCSP 635) | Online Learning Consortium | 2016
- UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Region Outstanding Program Award | UMGC Master of Science in Data Analytics program | University Professional and Continuing Education Association, Mid-Atlantic Region | 2016
- UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Region Partnership Award | UMGC Master of Science in Data Analytics program | University Professional and Continuing Education Association, Mid-Atlantic Region | 2016
- 2016 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award | INSIGHT Into Diversity | 2016
- Best Online Master's in Health Informatics Degrees, 2016 | College Choice | 2016
- Distance Education Innovation Award Finalist | Master of Science in Data Analytics | National University Technology Network | 2016
- Top 50 Best Value Online Big Data Programs of 2016 | ValueColleges.com | 2016
- No. 4 Best for Vets in Nontraditional Universities Category | Military Times | 2016
- No. 1 Best for Vets in Nontraditional Universities Category | Military Times | 2015
- Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools | U.S. Veterans Magazine | 2015
- Educator of the Year | World Affairs Council | 2015
- President's Award | Open Education Consortium | 2015
- Outstanding Work Award | Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education | 2015
- Top 10 in Degrees Awarded to African American Students | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education | 2015
- Award for Excellence in Advancing Student Success | UPCEA | 2015
Online Education Awards & Achievements
- Educator of the Year | World Affairs Council | 2015
- 20 Best Online Bachelor in Marketing Degree Programs | TheBestSchools.org | 2013
- Outstanding Online Program | Online Learning Consortium | 2013
- Distance Program of the Year | University Professional and Continuing Education Association, Mid-Atlantic Region | 2012
- Best Distance Learning Program | Maryland Distance Learning Association | 2011
- Best Practices Silver Award for Distance Learning Programming, Online Technology, Higher Education Category | United States Distance Learning Association | 2011
- Outstanding eLearning Program | Instructional Technology Council | 2010
- Outstanding Technical Support and Service Award | Instructional Technology Council | 2010
Military/Veteran Awards & Achievements
- No. 3 "Best for Vets" 2020, Online & Nontraditional Schools | University of Maryland Global Campus | Military Times | 2019
- Best Military Friendly Online Colleges | University of Maryland Global Campus | GuideToOnlineSchools.com | 2019
- No. 1 best Yellow Ribbon online schools 2019 | University of Maryland Global Campus | GuideToOnlineSchools.com | 2019
- Military Times No. 4 Best Cybersecurity Program for 2018 | Military Times | 2018
- Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools | U.S. Veterans Magazine | 2016
- Top Public University for Veterans in 2017 | Military Times | 2017
- No. 4 Best for Vets in Nontraditional Universities Category | Military Times | 2016
- No. 1 Best for Vets in Nontraditional Universities Category | Military Times | 2015
- Top 10 Best for Vets College | Military Times Edge | 2013
- Sponsorship Award | Virginia Advisory Council on Military Education | 2012
- Institution Award | Council of College and Military Educators | 2011
- Second Most Popular College or University Among Active-Duty Servicemembers | Military Times | 2011
Affordability Awards & Achievements
- 2018 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Law Degrees | OnlineU | 2018
- Best Buy | Bachelor's degrees in accounting, business administration, finance, human resources management, and marketing | GetEducated.com | 2014
- No. 4 Best Affordable Online College | Best Value Schools | 2014
- Best Buy | Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Distance Education and E-Learning, and Master of Education in Instructional Technology | GetEducated.com | 2011
Cyber Security Awards & Achievements
- 2nd Place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | MAGIC, Inc. CTF | 2020
- 3rd Place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | MAGIC, Inc. CTF | 2020
- 3rd Place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | VMware, Inc. | 2020
- 1st Place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | SecureSet Cybersecurity Academy | 2020
- 2nd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Silver Bracket National Cyber League | 2019
- 3rd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Cyber Maryland | 2019
- 2nd and 3rd Place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Zero Day Con CTF | 2019
- 1st Place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Montgomery College CTF 4 Year Division | 2019
- 3rd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | MAGIC, Inc. CTF | 2019
- Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program | University of Maryland Global Campus | SC Magazine | 2019
- 1st place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | SecureSet DC War Games | 2018
- 1st place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Parsons Cyber CTF | 2018
- 3rd Place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Parsons Corp. Capture the Flag Competition | 2018
- Best Information Governance Service Provider 2018 | University of Maryland Global Campus | InfoGov18 | 2018
- Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program | University of Maryland Global Campus | SC Magazine | 2018
- Silver Award | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | National Cyber Analyst Challenge | 2018
- 1st place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | MAGIC, Inc. CTF | 2018
- 2nd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | MAGIC, Inc. CTF | 2018
- 3rd place Bronze Bracket | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | National Cyber League | 2018
- 3rd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | MAGIC, Inc. CTF | 2017
- 3rd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Parsons Cyber CTF | 2017
- 2nd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | HackEd Halloween Hackathon | 2017
- Judges Choice Award | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Eastern Regional CPTC | 2017
- 3rd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Parsons Cyber CTF | 2017
- 2nd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | White Hat Academy CTF | 2017
- 2nd and 3rd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | White Hat Academy CTF | 2017
- 1st place | UMGC Cyber Competition team | Cyber DiploHack | 2015
- National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence | U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center | 2015
- National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education | National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security | 2015
- 1st place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Global Cyberlympics | 2014
- 1st place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | North American Cyberlympics | 2014
- 1st place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Maryland Cyber Challenge | 2014
- 1st place, Worldwide Overall Undergraduate Division | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center Digital Forensics Challenge | 2013
- 1st place, Collegiate and Pro Divisions | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Maryland Cyber Challenge | 2013
- 2nd place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Global Cyberlympics | 2012
- 1st place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | North American Cyberlympics | 2012
- 1st place | UMGC Cyber Competition Team | Maryland Digital Forensics Investigation Challenge | 2012