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Be ready to take the next step in your career with a degree or certificate from University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

We offer

  • The reputation of a Maryland accredited state university that has provided students with a high-quality and affordable education for more than 75 years
  • Degrees and certificates you can earn entirely online
  • Classes that start year-round and no college entrance exams required, so you can begin your degree or certificate whenever you're ready
  • Credit for qualifying and eligible students who have previous college, work, and military experience, saving you time and money

Earn a Degree in the Industry You Want from One of the Top Online Colleges

For more than 75 years, University of Maryland Global Campus has been a leader in distance learning. We were founded to bring a respected education from a Maryland state accredited university to working adults and servicemembers like you. You’re why we’re here—and why we’ve grown to become the largest public university in the country. As a working adult, you've already proven successes in your personal and professional life. At UMGC, we’ll help you succeed again. UMGC offers open enrollment and programs in a wide range of high-demand fields, including

  • Business & Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Education & Teaching
  • Healthcare & Science
  • IT & Computer Science
  • Liberal Arts & Communication
  • Public Safety
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Explore Ways to Make Your Degree Affordable

We are committed to helping you find ways to meet, manage, and lower your education costs. UMGC awarded more than $21 million in scholarship funds to our students last aid year. But, that's not all. We also offer:

  • No-cost digital resources in place of textbooks for most courses
  • Credit for what you know. At UMGC, we value your experience, so you can earn up to 90 credits toward a bachelor’s for prior learning and relevant life and work experience. Or, you can transfer up to 12 credits toward a master’s
  • An interest-free monthly payment plan

Plus we can help with financial resources and tools to make your education more affordable:

  • Federal financial aid, loans, grants, and scholarships
  • Tuition assistance and/or veterans education benefits for those who qualify
  • Employer discounts for eligible employees and their spouses and dependents through alliances with public and private sector organizations
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Gain Access to Lifetime Career Services

We’re committed to helping you find the job you want in the field you love. When we say that we offer lifetime career services, we mean it! For over a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no additional cost. We're proud to give our students and alumni access to the following resources:

  • Virtual recruitment fairs multiple times a year
  • 24/7 access to CareerQuest and InternPLUS, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
  • Career planning guidance and support
  • Mentoring and network programs
  • Career Connection, a blog for UMGC students and alumni to get expert advice from specialists in UMGC’s department of Career Services
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Share in Our Rich Military Heritage

We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 60,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members. UMGC has been ranked a top university for veterans for the past nine years, and we boast the following accolades:

  • UMGC received the 2025 Institution of the Year award from the Council of Colleges and Military Educators (CCME). 
  • UMGC was named the No. 1 “Best For Vets” Primarily Online University by Military Times in 2024.
  • UMGC was ranked the No. 1 “Best For Vets” in Maryland by Military Times in 2024.
  • UMGC was ranked the No. 1 “Best For Vets” Mid-Atlantic by Military Times in 2024.
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Contact Us

Our helpful admissions advisors can help you choose an academic program to fit your career goals, estimate your transfer credits, and develop a plan for your education costs that fits your budget. If you’re a current UMGC student, please visit the Help Center.

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