Breakdown of tuition and fees for a student taking one (three-credit) course:
| Maryland Resident** | Non-Maryland Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition MD resident: $659 per credit Non-resident: $1,132 per credit | $1,977 | $3,396 |
| Technology Fee ($16 per credit) | $48 | $48 |
| University Commons Fee ($29 per credit) | $87 | $87 |
| Transportation Fee ($24 per credit) | $72 | $72 |
| Auxiliary Facilities Fee ($24 per credit) | $72 | $72 |
| Graduate Program Fee ($17 per credit) | $51 | $51 |
| Athletics Fee ($30 per credit) | $90 | $90 |
| Total: | $2,397 | $3,816 |
*Additional costs for application and matriculation fees. See below.
** Regional tuition rate applicable to DC, Delaware & select counties in Virginia & Pennsylvania starting Fall 2017
Application Fee
$50 – online; $70 – paper
Matriculation Fee
A one-time matriculation fee will be paid during the first two semesters of enrollment for Master’s degree-seeking students, and the fee will be posted to student accounts automatically: $100 will be charged the first semester; $100 will be charged the second semester. Certificate and non-degree students will not be charged a matriculation fee or orientation fee. The certificate diploma fee will continue to be charged when the application for certificate diploma is submitted to the Graduate School. For more information on the matriculation fee, please click here.
Financial Aid
Departmental aid is not available through this program. Since this program is designed primarily for working professionals, graduate assistantships are limited. Students are eligible to apply for non-research based graduate assistantships offered through other academic departments. However, graduate students, if eligible can apply for federal aid and support. For the most detailed information on financial aid for prospective graduate students, refer to Financial Aid and Scholarships.
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Cybersecurity Scholarship Opportunities
Because this program is designed primarily for working professionals, graduate or teaching assistantships are not available. In many cases, students receive financial support from their employers. However, students accepted into the CYBR MPS program may apply for the Federal Cybercorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program. SFS provides full tuition, annual stipends, and other educational costs in exchange for working in a cybersecurity capability for the US government upon graduation. SFS requires US Citizenship, full-time enrollment, no other meaningful outside employment, and the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Once accepted to the CYBR MPS you may apply for SFS. Contact Dr. Alan Sherman (sherman@umbc.edu) or visit: https://cisa.umbc.edu/scholarships/ for more details and application information.
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