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Earn a BA in communication online from an accredited state university to boost your career in a variety of fields such as journalism, PR, business, and digital media. Designed with input from industry experts, this program equips you with versatile, in-demand skills.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Learn about literature while building a solid foundation in critical thinking to help you advance your career or pursue graduate study. Develop in-demand research and writing skills with broad applications in the job market.

Bachelor of Arts in English

<div>Compete in the rapidly changing world of visual arts and develop an updated portfolio tailor-made for your ideal clients. Be ready for roles such as a graphic designer, content creator or creative director.</div>

Compete in the rapidly changing world of visual arts and develop an updated portfolio tailor-made for your ideal clients. Be ready for roles such as a graphic designer, content creator or creative director.

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communication

This online bachelor's degree in history is designed to help you develop a solid foundation in historical analysis, research and writing skills, empowering you to address today's challenges and opportunities with insights from the past.

This online bachelor's degree in history is designed to help you develop a solid foundation in historical analysis, research and writing skills, empowering you to address today's challenges and opportunities with insights from the past.

Bachelor of Arts in History

<div>Prepare for diverse career opportunities with a solid foundation in critical thinking, ethical reasoning and cultural awareness. Earn a bachelor&#8217;s in humanities with an interdisciplinary approach from an accredited state university.</div>

Prepare for diverse career opportunities with a solid foundation in critical thinking, ethical reasoning and cultural awareness. Earn a bachelor&#8217;s in humanities with an interdisciplinary approach from an accredited state university.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

<div>Gain expertise in tax law, auditing, budgets, cost analysis &amp; more. Earn your accounting degree from an accredited state university that offers online &amp; hybrid classes &amp; no-cost digital resources in place of textbooks for most courses.</div>

Gain expertise in tax law, auditing, budgets, cost analysis & more. Earn your accounting degree from an accredited state university that offers online & hybrid classes & no-cost digital resources in place of textbooks for most courses.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Develop skills across various computing technologies and customize your learning path based on your interests and career goals. Earn a BS in applied technology online from UMGC, an accredited state university.

Develop skills in information systems, computing and cybersecurity, and customize your learning path based on your interests and career goals. Earn a BS in applied technology online from UMGC, an accredited state university.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology

Shape the future with a bachelor&#8217;s from UMGC. Learn AI principles, ethics, and real-world applications. Choose from the AI Applications or AI Developer tracks and build skills to utilize and deploy AI solutions responsibly.

Shape the future with a bachelor&#8217;s from UMGC. Learn AI principles, ethics, and real-world applications. Choose from the AI Applications or AI Developer tracks and build skills to utilize and deploy AI solutions responsibly.

Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence

This hands-on program helps you build a comprehensive foundation of practical skills. Prepare for a variety of business administration & management roles in for-profit, nonprofit & public-sector organizations. Skill up to move your career forward.

This hands-on program helps you build a comprehensive foundation of practical skills. Prepare for a variety of business administration & management roles in for-profit, nonprofit & public-sector organizations. Skill up to move your career forward.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management

Build the perfect blend of IT expertise and leadership skills to manage systems, data and teams. Prepare to connect technology with business needs while positioning yourself for high-growth career roles.

Build the perfect blend of IT expertise and leadership skills to manage systems, data and teams. Prepare to connect technology with business needs while positioning yourself for high-growth career roles.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Prepare for a versatile tech career with a bachelor&#8217;s in computer science. Build skills in programming, software engineering, algorithms, data, databases & systems architecture & explore emerging areas like AI.

Prepare for a versatile tech career with a bachelor&#8217;s in computer science. Build skills in programming, software engineering, algorithms, data, databases & systems architecture & explore emerging areas like AI.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Gain the skills you need to succeed in law enforcement, criminal justice admin or private security. Deepen your knowledge of the criminal justice system, crime prevention & interagency collaboration.

Gain the skills you need to succeed in law enforcement, criminal justice admin or private security. Deepen your knowledge of the criminal justice system, crime prevention & interagency collaboration.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Build career-relevant skills in network security, cybersecurity operations, information technology & computer programming. Developed by industry experts from the fields of computer science, cyber & software engineering.

Build career-relevant skills in network security, cybersecurity operations, information technology & computer programming. Developed by industry experts from the fields of computer science, cyber & software engineering.

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations

Be a leader in data protection. UMGC's online program integrates theory & practice from management, law, science, business & tech to help you build the most current skills to protect cyber infrastructure.

Be a leader in data protection. UMGC's online program integrates theory & practice from management, law, science, business & tech to help you build the most current skills to protect cyber infrastructure.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy

<div>Build career-focused cybersecurity technology skills and ensure the digital safety of your organization. Complete courses that help prepare you for industry certification exams, including CompTIA A+, CISSP and M365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.</div>

Build career-focused cybersecurity technology skills and ensure the digital safety of your organization. Complete courses that help prepare you for industry certification exams, including CompTIA A+, CISSP and M365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology

Transform data into actionable insights & excel in an in-demand role with an online BS in data science. Gain hands-on skills in data analysis, predictive modeling, data visualization, machine learning, AI & more.

Transform data into actionable insights & excel in an in-demand role with an online BS in data science. Gain hands-on skills in data analysis, predictive modeling, data visualization, machine learning, AI & more.

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Gain the skills in environmental health & safety to meet the growing need for evidence-based practices to protect workers and communities. UMGC offers personalized student services and no-cost digital resources for most courses.

Gain the skills in environmental health & safety to meet the growing need for evidence-based practices to protect workers and communities. UMGC offers personalized student services and no-cost digital resources for most courses.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety

Gain the analytical & financial skills you need to succeed in the finance field & prepare for the CMA & CFP exams. UMGC, an accredited university, provides $0 digital resources for most courses & personalized advising.

Gain the analytical & financial skills you need to succeed in the finance field & prepare for the CMA & CFP exams. UMGC, an accredited university, provides $0 digital resources for most courses & personalized advising.

Bachelor of Science in Finance

Design your educational experience through a flexible curriculum. This personalized learning path, coupled with your specific interests and areas of study, provides a solid foundation for a variety of careers.

Bachelor of Science in General Studies

Explore the physiological, social, and psychological aspects of aging while gaining insight into the programs, services, and policies that affect older adults. Prepare for a rewarding career serving an aging population.

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology and Aging Services

Be ready to launch your health services management career with a strong foundation in data analysis, healthcare administration & health policy. Prepare for managerial roles in diverse healthcare settings.

Be ready to launch your health services management career with a strong foundation in data analysis, healthcare administration & health policy. Prepare for managerial roles in diverse healthcare settings.

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management

Gain an understanding of international & domestic terrorism, emerging tech, global pandemics, natural disasters, cyber threats & more with a degree in homeland security. Refine your skills in risk assessment, research & mitigation strategy development.

Gain an understanding of international & domestic terrorism, emerging tech, global pandemics, natural disasters, cyber threats & more with a degree in homeland security. Refine your skills in risk assessment, research & mitigation strategy development.

Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security

Build your human resources expertise to help improve your company's culture & bottom line. UMGC is an education partner with SHRM & HRCI. Program is designed to prepare you for PHR, SPHR & SHRM-CP exams.

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management

In this major, you&#8217;ll develop the knowledge & skills you need for a legal career, including legal discovery, research, negotiation, risk analysis, writing, and critical thinking, or prepare for law school.

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

Gain the marketing skills and business acumen to tell a compelling brand story and drive results in today's fast-paced digital landscape. Earn your degree online from UMGC, an accredited state university.

Bachelor of Science in Marketing

Earn a CCNE-accredited RN-to-BSN online at UMGC. Build upon your clinical experience to make a meaningful impact on patient care, community health and case management across a variety of healthcare settings.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses

Attain a deep understanding of U.S. and global politics. Increase your marketability in a connected world by developing universal, career-relevant skills in communication, data analysis and policy development with a bachelor's in political science.

Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Boost your career growth or prepare for graduate study with a bachelor's in psychology from an accredited state university. Build skills in critical thinking, psychological science & scientific reasoning to solve real-world challenges.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Explore anthropology, behavioral sciences, gerontology, psychology and sociology to build a strong interdisciplinary foundation. Prepare for roles across public and private industries, including law, political science, economics, social work and more.

Bachelor of Science in Social Science

Gain in-demand skills in sustainability and supply chain management with an online bachelor's from an accredited state university. Prepare for the CPSM, CSCP and Six Sigma Black Belt certification exams.

Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Value Chain

Advance your career by building in-demand skills in web and graphic design, web development & augmented reality. Develop expertise in motion graphics, 3D modeling, image editing and content management systems.

Bachelor of Science in Web and Digital Design

Customize your MBA for the career you want with UMGC&#8217;s accredited online program. Choose from 10 specializations, including global business, HR management, marketing, cybersecurity, nonprofit management and more. Finish in as few as 16 months for about $21K.

Master of Business Administration

Earn an MEd with a focus in instructional technology to enhance your skills in curriculum development and instruction and technology integration in pre-K to grade 12. This program is fully accredited by AAQEP.

Master of Education in Instructional Technology

Deepen your financial operations expertise. Gain in-demand, executive-level skills with an accounting and financial management degree from UMGC, an accredited state university and IIA-recognized IAEP program school.

Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management

Gain expertise in implementing performance-based contracts and competitive sourcing to maintain operations and cut costs. This program is aligned with NCMA standards and helps prepare you for industry certifications.

Gain expertise in implementing performance-based contracts and competitive sourcing to maintain operations and cut costs. This program is aligned with NCMA standards and helps prepare you for industry certifications.

Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management

<div>Designed to give you the technical and management skills you need to design, operate and maintain cloud computing systems and help organizations transition to cloud-based solutions. Gain hands-on experience with leading platforms, including AWS, Azure and GCP.</div>

Designed to give you the technical and management skills you need to design, operate and maintain cloud computing systems and help organizations transition to cloud-based solutions. Gain hands-on experience with leading platforms, including AWS, Azure and GCP.

Master of Science in Cloud Computing Systems

Learn how to perform critical cyber operations tasks. This MS was created for working adults in response to the need for professionals with advanced training in defending assets through technology.

Master of Science in Cyber Operations

Develop skills in cyberaccounting, data analytics and information systems with an online MS from UMGC. An IIA- and ACFE-recognized program that helps you prepare you for CFE, CISA and other certification exams.

Develop skills in cyberaccounting, data analytics and information systems with an online MS from UMGC. An IIA- and ACFE-recognized program that helps you prepare you for CFE, CISA and other certification exams.

Master of Science in CyberAccounting

Learn to develop and manage enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs and policies, conduct risk analysis, manage compliance requirements and more. Prepare to meet the cybersecurity needs of today's employers.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy

Develop cyber threat prevention skills and prepare for CEH and CISSP exams. Learn from faculty who are leaders in their fields. UMGC, an accredited university, offers low-cost tuition and lifetime career services.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Technology

Earn an online MS in data analytics in as few as 24 months at UMGC, an accredited state university. Gain the hands-on knowledge in data and AI techniques that today&#8217;s employers need through a program designed with input from leading employers.

Master of Science in Data Analytics

UMGC's program prepares you to meet the growing demand for cyber investigation and digital forensics skills in identifying, analyzing and mitigating cybercrime. No GRE or GMAT required.

UMGC's program prepares you to meet the growing demand for cyber investigation and digital forensics skills in identifying, analyzing and mitigating cybercrime. No GRE or GMAT required.

Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

Earn a PSM-designated degree and gain skills in environmental policy, stakeholder management and risk assessment to assume high-level management responsibilities in a wide range of organizations.

Master of Science in Environmental Management

<div>Build expertise in healthcare information systems with a CAHIIM-accredited master's degree from UMGC. Earn your degree online from an accredited state university founded for working adults.</div>

Build expertise in healthcare information systems with a CAHIIM-accredited master's degree from UMGC. Earn your degree online from an accredited state university founded for working adults.

Master of Science in Health Information Management and Technology

Develop senior management capabilities to become a transformational healthcare leader and prepare for the FACHE and CPH exams. UMGC provides no-cost digital resources for most courses and personalized advising.

Master of Science in Healthcare Administration

<div>Learn to lead large projects by earning an IT degree with a concentration in project management. This program can help you prepare for PMI-ACP, CAPM, CSM and PMP certification exams. No GMAT or GRE required.</div>

Learn to lead large projects by earning an IT degree with a concentration in project management. This program can help you prepare for PMI-ACP, CAPM, CSM and PMP certification exams. No GMAT or GRE required.

Master of Science in Information Technology: Project Management

Learn how to lead software development teams and the implementation of large-scale projects with an online MS from an accredited state university. This program is recognized as a Professional Science Master's.

Master of Science in Information Technology: Software Engineering

<div>Stay competitive with a degree that is aligned with the INCOSE &amp; backed by the reputation of an accredited state university. Learn to design, develop and deploy complex engineering systems. Low-cost tuition and online.</div>

Stay competitive with a degree that is aligned with the INCOSE & backed by the reputation of an accredited state university. Learn to design, develop and deploy complex engineering systems. Low-cost tuition and online.

Master of Science in Information Technology: Systems Engineering

Gain the skills needed to use emerging tech, learning analytics and theory to design adaptive and personalized online learning experiences for educational institutions and workforce training programs.

Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology

This degree will give you the knowledge and skills you need to advance in the HR field. Gain practical, management-level expertise in the latest industry best practices and hone transferable skills to enhance your career. Aligned with SHRM guidelines and entirely online.

Master of Science in Management: Human Resource Management

Advance your career with a master's degree from UMGC, an accredited state university. Gain specialized expertise in emergency management, homeland security or intelligence operations.

Master of Science in Homeland Security Leadership

Learn the latest marketing strategies, data analysis techniques and management practices to unlock new career paths with an online master's. UMGC offers no-cost digital resources in place of most textbooks and financial aid for those who qualify.

Master of Science in Management: Marketing

Gain a solid knowledge base to help you prepare for various professional certification exams. Develop advanced management skills needed to effectively plan, organize and execute projects in a variety of industries.

Master of Science in Management: Project Management

<div>Prepare for leadership positions in PR and related communications fields with this project-based program that deepens your understanding of the theories, principles and best practices in the field today.</div>

Prepare for leadership positions in PR and related communications fields with this project-based program that deepens your understanding of the theories, principles and best practices in the field today.

Master of Science in Strategic Communications

Explore our affordable and career-focused online programs

Explore bachelor's and master's degrees from an accredited state university

Choose from our innovative online programs

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and servicemembers. Our dedicated faculty, staff, and advisors are here to ensure that you have everything you need to achieve your professional and educational goals.
Here’s why we think UMGC is the right university for you:
<ul>
<li>You can gain real-world skills that you can apply right away – Our 100+ degrees and certificates cover curricula taught by our faculty of experienced scholar-practitioners.</li>
<li>We value experience more than test scores – Our streamlined admissions process doesn’t require the SAT®* or GRE, and you can earn credit for what you already know.</li>
<li>At UMGC, serving the military is in our DNA – UMGC is a top-ranked university for the military with more than 60,000 servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses and families currently enrolled.†</li>
<li>No-cost lifetime access to our career services and resources – Whether you’re changing industries, entering the workforce for the first time, or climbing the corporate ladder, you’ll be ready with help from UMGC Career Services.</li>
</ul>

Why choose UMGC?

A convenient education designed for working adults

At UMGC, we never want finances to get in the way of your next success. That’s why we offer affordable tuition rates—along with ways to calculate, manage, and reduce the cost of your education. We’ll work with you to find ways to make your education affordable, helping you explore options like Federal financial aid (if you qualify), scholarships for eligible students, our interest-free monthly payment plan, employer tuition assistance, and more.

Making your education affordable

Tuition and financing options to fit your budget

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and servicemembers. Our dedicated faculty, staff, and advisors are here to ensure that you have everything you need to achieve your professional and educational goals.
Here’s why we think UMGC is the right university for you:
<ul>
<li>Credit for Prior Learning – Transfer applicable prior college-level coursework toward a bachelor&#8217;s or master&#8217;s degree.</li>
<li>Credit for Industry Certification &amp; Professional Courses – Earn credit for your industry certifications and professional courses.</li>
<li>Credit for Military Education &amp; Training – Get credit for relevant military experience and training.</li>
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Get Credit for What You Know

Save time and money on your degree

At UMGC, we understand the unique benefits you bring to the classroom—as well as the unique challenges you can face transitioning to civilian life. We offer award-winning, flexible academic programs and services for active-duty military servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses and families. Together, we can help you secure your future and succeed again.
Join an accredited state university that has been consistently listed as a top-ranked military and veteran-trusted school.
<ul>
<li>Fast-track your degree by earning college credit for relevant military experience and training.</li>
<li>See if you’re eligible for UMGC’s reduced military tuition rate for servicemembers.</li>
<li>Learn about financial resources available to assist with costs.</li>
<li>Connect with dedicated military and veteran success coaches that are with you from the day you start, to help you reach your goals.</li>
<li>Explore online &amp; hybrid courses available to help move your career forward.</li>
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A Military-Trusted University

UMGC is a top-ranked school for the military community

&#8220;You bet on yourself, the best bet you could have ever made. So I am in that space where I have succeeded again, and it was all because of UMGC.&#8221;
Lakia E. 
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
BS in Human Resource Management

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

“&#8230;the emphasis on communication and leadership skills prepared me to excel and lead with confidence&#8230;UMGC equips you with the tools to become a strategic thinker.”
Gia W. 
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
MS in Healthcare Administration

&#8220;One of the largest reasons I chose UMGC was its history with the members of Armed Services. UMGC provided a rich environment led by instructors who cared, understood, and educated with a passion&#8230;”
Andre T. 
Double Major: BS in Computer Networking &amp; Cybersecurity &amp; Information Systems Management, 
U.S. Army Veteran

&#8220;UMGC&#8217;s whole system, their whole infrastructure, is geared towards catering to those individuals that have to balance multiple aspects of an adult life.&#8221;
Terry M. 
BS in Information Systems Management

&#8220;The program was definitely challenging, but the school has a great reputation that I wanted behind my name.&#8221;
Teresa B. 
BS in Nursing (RN-to-BSN)

&#8220;I&#8217;ve just had such amazing professors. I&#8217;ve had ones that just go above and beyond for their students, and it&#8217;s very rewarding to have that because you don&#8217;t get that in some cases.&#8221;
Howard W. 
BS in Information Systems Management

What our students are saying about UMGC

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), which is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation activities for institutions of higher education throughout the United States. MSCHE last reaffirmed UMGC’s accreditation status on November 20, 2025. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. University of Maryland Global Campus, 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

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