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Undergraduate Majors

Undergraduate Majors at University of Maryland Baltimore County

Popular undergraduate majors at University of Maryland Baltimore County are Psychology, Information Science/Studies, and Biology/Biological Sciences. 12% of students major in Psychology, 10% in Information Science/Studies, and 10% in Biology/Biological Sciences. The full list of 47 undergraduate majors and annual graduate counts follows. See median earnings by major for UMBC graduates.

List of undergrad majors offered at University of Maryland Baltimore County
Computer and Information Sciences Graduates
Information Science/Studies 211
Computer Science 85
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 39
Education Graduates
Chemistry Teacher Education 1
Engineering Graduates
Chemical Engineering 32
Computer Engineering 23
Mechanical Engineering 80
Foreign Languages Graduates
Foreign Languages and Literatures 37
English and Literature Graduates
English Language and Literature 56
Biology Graduates
Biology/Biological Sciences 204
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 51
Bioinformatics 6
Mathematics Graduates
Mathematics 48
Statistics 2
Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Environmental Studies 11
Environmental Science 23
General Studies Graduates
Ancient Studies/Civilization 10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 34
Philosophy and Religious Studies Graduates
Philosophy 9
Physical Sciences Graduates
Chemistry 15
Physics 16
Psychology Graduates
Psychology 232
Human Services Graduates
Public Administration 1
Social Work 67
Social Sciences Graduates
Anthropology 12
Economics 132
Geography 26
Geographic Information Science and Cartography 11
Political Science and Government 96
Sociology 57
Ethnic Studies Graduates
American/United States Studies/Civilization 27
African-American/Black Studies 2
Women's Studies 8
Visual and Performing Arts Graduates
Dance 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts 8
Acting 7
Fine/Studio Arts 22
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 76
Music 23
Health Professions Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 16
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 60
Business Graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 12
Accounting 15
Business/Managerial Economics 1
Labor and Industrial Relations 4
History Graduates
History 53
Communication Graduates
Mass Communication/Media Studies 44

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Median earnings by major: University of Maryland Baltimore County salaries by major.

Last updated: August 2026