University of Maryland Global Campus

Yes, UMGC is a good school from the perspective of potential employers, who respect online degrees as long as they come from accredited schools. Receiving accreditation signifies that a school has undergone a thorough independent review process by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This agency deems that its business practices and academic programs meet high standards. Students and employers can be confident that the school isn't a "diploma mill" that churns out degrees to boost profit margins.

All online schools represented on OnlineU are institutionally accredited institutions. UMGC, specifically, is accredited by the Middle States Commission accredits UMGC (MSCHE).

UMGC is well-known for providing high quality cybersecurity education. In fact, it was selected for the "2021 Academic Partner of the Year" award by EC-Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification body. It was also approved and validated by the National Security Agency's (NSA) Program Management Office as a Center for Academic Excellence - Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) in cybersecurity education and has been designated a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE).

UMGC's online computer and information technology degrees provide the highest earnings for graduates based on federal data from College Scorecard. Graduates with an online bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management earn an annual median salary of $78,894. While those with online bachelor's degrees in information science/studies and computer and information sciences earn approximately $73,334 and $69,269, respectively. 

It may be worth studying at UMGC because its flexible online degree programs can help you meet your career goals in dozens of high demand industries. Attending UMGC is also fairly affordable, with tuition costs around 23% less than you pay at other schools, and textbooks may come at no cost. Additionally, UMGC also accepts up to 90 eligible transfer credits, which can save time and money. These savings can help ease the burden of student debt.

It is not difficult to get into UMGC due to its open admissions policy. In other words, the school accepts 100% of applicants. Additionally, it does not require entrance exams. However, a suspension or expulsion from another school may affect enrollment eligibility. 

Overall, UMGC's enrollment process only takes a few minutes to complete online, and the school generally responds within two business days. 

Admission requirements for UMGC are minimal, and applying is straightforward. Here's the process:

• Fill out an application online
• Submit a $50 application fee (which may be waived if there's a promotional discount) 
• Submit your high school transcripts or GED test score, as applicable
• UMGC also accepts Joint Services Transcripts and Community College of the Air Force transcripts as proof of high school graduation or equivalency