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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 (). 

UMGC has a rich history of serving working adults and the military and is well-
known for providing cutting-edge cybersecurity education. In fact, it was selected for the "" award by , the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification body. UMGC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense () by the National Security Agency and as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence ( CDFAE ) by the DC3 Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance.

UMGC's online computer and information technology degrees provide the highest earnings for graduates based on federal data from . 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. 

UMGC provides flexible online degree programs that can help you meet your career goals in dozens of high-demand industries. Attending UMGC is also fairly affordable, with tuition costs around than you pay at other schools, and textbooks have been
replaced with no-cost digital materials in nearly every course. Additionally, UMGC accepts up to 90 eligible undergraduate credits and up to 12 graduate transfer credits, which can help you 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. UMGC and it
does not require entrance exams (like SAT®*, ACT, GMAT or GRE). In other words,
the school accepts applicants who have successfully earned a U.S. high school diploma, GED, or a similar credential. We also want to mention that a suspension or expulsion from another school may still affect enrollment eligibility. 

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

*SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, UMGC.

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 GED test score, as applicable
• Submit your official transcripts from every institution previously attended, including
  high school and college(s)
• UMGC also accepts Joint Services Transcripts and Community College of the Air Force transcripts as proof of high school graduation or equivalency