![]() AMONG US NAMES FOR FREEPhoto by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC.Among Us is a social deception game available for free on Android and iOS, as well as for purchase on PC. “This growth has led to our recent R1 classification as well as these graduate program rankings, which reflect UMBC’s overall excellence as a leading public research university.”īanner image: Nilanjan Banerjee, computer science and electrical engineering, (right) working with a student in the lab in 2018. “We are so proud of our focused development in research and graduate education,” says Janet Rutledge, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. ![]() UMBC’s strength in research has helped grow graduate programs in all colleges. ![]() “I am most appreciative of the tremendous efforts of the faculty, staff, and students that are reflected in these rankings and are worthy of such recognition.” “The departments of geography and environmental systems and psychology consistently elevate the work of the social sciences in our College and at UMBC,” says CAHSS Dean Kimberly R. Chris Hawn, geography and environmental systems, (center) and their graduate students in the ILSB in 2019. News ranking includes fields ranging from environmental sciences-part of UMBC’s College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS)-to geophysics. UMBC joins fellow top-125 universities in psychology ranging from Johns Hopkins and Rutgers to University of Delaware and American University.Īdditionally, UMBC is 140th in the interdisciplinary category of geology. In the social sciences, UMBC’s psychology graduate programs came in at 122. “I am grateful that our programs are receiving the recognition that they deserve.” Excellence in social sciences Their commitment to world-class research, mentoring, and inclusive excellence provides the foundation for UMBC’s growing reputation as an R1 university,” says CNMS Dean Bill LaCourse. News graduate program rankings reflect many years of effort and dedication by the faculty, staff, and students in the college. Weihong Lin, biological sciences, (right) works with students in the lab. The statistics program joins top-55 institutions like University of Chicago, Penn State, Virginia Tech, and University of Virginia. Today’s rankings also honor programs from UMBC’s College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS), including mathematics (54th), statistics (54th), biological sciences (119th), chemistry (115th), and physics (95th). “Investments in UMBC by our state and our corporate partners have enabled the continued ascendance of programs across UMBC.” Strength in natural and mathematical sciences “COEIT’s continued success and UMBC’s newly designated R1 status are a testament to our outstanding students, staff, and faculty, and support from our campus,” says COEIT Dean Keith J Bowman. UMBC marks the 30th anniversary of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) this year. This recognition and the forward momentum it represents come at an important moment for the university. News ranked UMBC’s graduate programs in computer science 74th in the nation. The university also ranked 77th in chemical engineering, 89th in computer engineering, 99th in mechanical engineering, and 113th in electrical engineering.Īdditionally, U.S. UMBC’s environmental engineering graduate program moved up to 55th. Overall, UMBC engineering jumped up 9 spots to rank 99th, tied with the University of Oklahoma and Illinois Institute of Technology. UMBC’s engineering programs ranked in the top 100, both broadly and in multiple subfields. News combined quantitative data and expert opinions on the reputations of over 2,000 programs, gathering input from more than 23,000 deans, program directors, senior faculty, and other leaders. “These rankings reflect the energy and creativity of our colleagues and students,” he shares. This recognition honors UMBC faculty, staff, and students’ combined commitment to excellence, says President Freeman Hrabowski. Among UMBC’s 14 Best Graduate School rankings for 2023 are seven top-100 programs. Top fields where UMBC excels range from computer science and several types of engineering to psychology and statistics. News announced its 2023 Best Graduate School rankings today, including outstanding UMBC graduate programs across all three colleges. ![]()
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