Academic Programs at INFO
Our Educational Mission
Through Academic Programs at INFO, students are prepared to be tomorrow’s thought leaders in applications of information and technology for social good – fostering access to information, improving information interfaces, and expanding how information is used in an evolving world.
Explore Our Degree Programs & Certificates
National Rankings & Excellence
HCIM #1 in MD
Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction
EduRank (external link, opens in a new tab)
HCIM #2 in USA
Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction
College Rank (external link, opens in a new tab)
MLIS #3 in USA
Master of Library and Information Science
US News & World Report (external link, opens in a new tab)
#11 Research Spending
UMD in the USA for Research Spending, Public Universities
National Science Foundation HERD Survey (external link, opens in a new tab)
#1 Info Science Grads
UMD #1 in USA, Production of Undergrads in CS & Information Sciences, Non-Online
The Chronicle of Higher Education (external link, opens in a new tab)
#7 Undergrad Entrepreneurship
UMD #7 in USA for Fostering Undergrad Entrepreneurship
The Princeton Review (external link, opens in a new tab)
#10 Undergrad Outcomes
UMD in the USA, Undergrad Outcomes, Public Universities
Forbes Rankings of Public Universities (external link, opens in a new tab)
UMD #16 in USA
UMD Overall Ranking Among Public Universities in the USA
US News & World Report (external link, opens in a new tab)
The INFO Student Experience
INFO’s faculty, staff, and 2800+ students come from over 61 countries and create a welcoming and encouraging environment. 56% of students identify as male, 45% female, 1% other; 63% of students identify Asian (29%), Black (24%), White (22%), Hispanic/Latino (9%), Biracial (4%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Pacific Islander (<1%), Unknown/Other (12%). The INFO College is committed to bringing together many perspectives to foster deeper understanding and innovation.At UMD students can also choose from hundreds of student organizations, including INFO student organizations, service opportunities, and social activities.