University of Maryland-Baltimore County
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) offers professional and technical training through its Institute of Extended Learning and UMBC Training Centers, focusing on areas like IT, cybersecurity, data science, project management, and healthcare support. Many programs are designed for working professionals, with online, hybrid, and in-person options available to fit various schedules. The school emphasizes hands-on training and provides career support, including workshops on resume writing and networking events with potential employers. Some programs are approved for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding, which can help eligible individuals cover training costs.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
1 trade program at University of Maryland, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Information Science
Information Science/Studies Compare nationwide → |
75 | $60,020/yr | $20,625 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Maryland
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Maryland, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Maryland
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Maryland. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 1 trade and vocational programs at University of Maryland-Baltimore County using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.