Providing flexible, affordable education for working adults and military communities
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has been recognized among Research.com’s 2026 Best Online College Programs in America list and is also a recipient of their Best Online Programs in America Award, underscoring the university’s commitment to serve working adults and military servicemembers.
Research.com compiles its rankings from multiple sources, including Peterson, IPEDS (the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), and College Scorecard, and evaluates institutions across various degree types and regions focusing on key factors such as overall quality, affordability, popularity, and the time required to earn a degree.
UMGC offers a wide range of flexible online and hybrid courses, with more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide and over 135 degrees and certificates. UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland.