University System of Maryland: Producing the Talent Fueling Maryland’s Economy

The University System of Maryland (USM) is Maryland's public higher education system, comprised of 11 degree-granting universities across the state, three regional higher education centers at Shady Grove, Hagerstown, and Southern Maryland, and one environmental research institution.  With approximately 176,000 students and 42,000 graduates each year, USM is the most significant producer of talented workers and educated citizens in Maryland.


Key Facts

  • 11 universities, three regional higher education centers and one research institute
  • Approximately 176,000 students and 42,000 new graduates each year
  • USM awards 75 percent or more of all bachelor’s degrees in Maryland
  • USM awards approximately 80 percent of all undergraduate STEM degrees in Maryland
  • Approximately 80 percent of USM students hail from Maryland
  • Approximately 80 percent of USM graduates stay in Maryland

 

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Map of USM Institutions
The Maryland we love would not be what it is without the USM -Chancellor Caret