UMB schools and programs are included in a range of national and international rankings across health professions, law, pharmacy, social work, and graduate education.
These rankings reflect different methodologies and update cycles depending on the field and organization.
UMB programs are ranked across multiple U.S. News categories, including graduate education, professional schools, and specialty areas.
UMB also appears in multiple specialty rankings across medicine, law, nursing, and related disciplines.
Full program-by-program rankings are shown in the tables below.
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research – Overall | 34 | 27 | 29 | 32 | Tier 2 | Tier 2 |
| Research – Among Publics | 14 | 9 | 10 | 13 | Tier 2 | Tier 2 |
| Primary Care – Overall | 12 | 16 | 15 | 22 | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
| Primary Care – Among Publics | 10 | 14 | 13 | 21 | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
| Most Diverse Medical Schools | 86 | 58 | 51 | 81 | ||
| Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas | 98 | 114 | 146 | 133 | ||
| Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care | 58 | 64 | 82 | 104 | ||
| Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas | 111 | 98 | 107 | 99 |
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Program – Overall | 47 | 50 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 63 |
| Day Program – Among Publics | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 34 |
| Evening Program – Overall | 5 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 4 |
| Evening Program – Among Publics | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business / Corporate Law | 61 | 52 | 56 | 60 | 35 | 51 |
| Clinical Training | 6 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Constitutional Law | 44 | 41 | 40 | 48 | 39 | 41 |
| Contracts / Commercial Law | 46 | 56 | 59 | 72 | 64 | 66 |
| Criminal Law | 57 | 50 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 29 |
| Dispute Resolution | 13 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Environmental Law | 10 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
| Health Care Law | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Intellectual Property Law | 79 | 97 | 87 | 46 | 53 | 53 |
| International Law | 69 | 68 | 67 | 47 | 71 | 45 |
| Legal Writing | 63 | 114 | 115 | 98 | 111 | 93 |
| Tax Law | 63 | 73 | 76 | 68 | 70 | 53 |
| Trial Advocacy | 31 | 30 | 31 | 40 | 36 | 24 |
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | 16 | 33 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 12 |
| Master of Science | 22 | 37 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 17 |
| Nursing Anesthesia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 26 |
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration / Management | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Leadership | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Nurse Practitioner: Adult / Gerontology, Acute Care | 8 | - | 9 | 10 | - | - |
| Nurse Practitioner: Adult / Gerontology, Primary Care | - | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - |
| Nurse Practitioner: Family | 4 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 10 | - |
| Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric, Primary Care | - | - | 6 | - | - | - |
| Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric / Mental Health, Across the Lifespan | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | - |
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Nursing Leadership | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Nurse Practitioner: Adult / Gerontology, Acute Care | - | - | - | 7 | - | - |
| Nurse Practitioner: Adult / Gerontology, Primary Care | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| Nurse Practitioner: Family | - | - | - | - | - | 9 |
| Nursing Administration | 11 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Category | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 9 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 15 |
| Category | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| Category | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 19 | 28 | 42 | 58 | 50 |
| Category | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 60 | 54 | 76 | 68 | 55 |
| Category | 2010 | 2014 | 2018 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | 100 | 93 | 90 | 119 | 119 |
| Chemistry | 107 | 106 | - | 140 | 136 |
Note: Dates refer to year rankings were released. A dash (-) means UMB program was unranked for that year.
Updated April 23, 2025
In Fiscal Year 2024, the National Institutes of Health awarded $198.6 million to the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). In terms of funding received, the School of Medicine ranked 21st compared to other public schools of medicine. The School of Dentistry ranked 5th compared to other public schools of dentistry. The School of Nursing ranked 23rd compared to other public schools of nursing. The School of Pharmacy ranked 26th compared to other public schools of pharmacy. UMB received $76.5 million in grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010.
2006 through 2024 Funding Detail for UMB
| FY | Funding | Awards | Average Award | Overall Rank | Public Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,849,423 | 366 | $458,605 | 37 | 21 |
| 2023 | $178,974,110 | 354 | $505,577 | 32 | 17 |
| 2022 | $198,373,040 | 384 | $516,596 | 31 | 16 |
| 2021 | $200,947,672 | 387 | $519,245 | 29 | 15 |
| 2020 | $181,638,439 | 371 | $489,591 | 31 | 16 |
| 2019 | $153,982,285 | 368 | $418,430 | 34 | 17 |
| 2018 | $152,223,038 | 358 | $425,204 | 32 | 16 |
| 2017 | $141,991,965 | 321 | $442,343 | 30 | 15 |
| 2016 | $122,945,441 | 295 | $415,764 | 35 | 17 |
| 2015 | $109,706,945 | 270 | $406,322 | 35 | 16 |
| 2014 | $120,882,504 | 293 | $412,568 | 34 | 15 |
| 2013 | $122,416,205 | 299 | $409,419 | 32 | 14 |
| 2012 | $140,078,759 | 319 | $439,118 | 30 | 13 |
| 2011 | $141,617,570 | 332 | $426,559 | 30 | 13 |
| 2010 | $137,349,997 | 315 | $436,031 | 32 | 14 |
| 2009 | $135,600,249 | 324 | $418,519 | 30 | 14 |
| 2008 | $131,814,798 | 334 | $394,655 | 32 | 15 |
| 2007 | $129,282,327 | 329 | $392,955 | 32 | 15 |
| 2006 | $148,670,723 | 345 | $430,930 | 26 | 12 |
| FY | Funding | Awards | Average Award | Overall Rank | Public Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,212,105 | 24 | $508,838 | 8 | 5 |
| 2023 | $10,745,163 | 22 | $488,417 | 8 | 5 |
| 2022 | $7,697,688 | 18 | $427,649 | 10 | 7 |
| 2021 | $7,553,193 | 16 | $472,075 | 9 | 6 |
| 2020 | $15,231,514 | 26 | $585,827 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | $8,004,270 | 19 | $421,277 | 9 | 6 |
| 2018 | $7,111,824 | 17 | $418,343 | 10 | 7 |
| 2017 | $7,593,595 | 16 | $474,600 | 10 | 8 |
| 2016 | $7,336,469 | 15 | $489,098 | 9 | 7 |
| 2015 | $6,550,961 | 14 | $467,926 | 11 | 8 |
| 2014 | $9,043,199 | 21 | $430,629 | 6 | 6 |
| 2013 | $9,765,976 | 22 | $443,908 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | $9,130,422 | 24 | $380,434 | 6 | 5 |
| 2011 | $10,637,796 | 28 | $379,921 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | $10,525,599 | 27 | $389,937 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | $9,358,039 | 23 | $406,871 | 7 | 4 |
| 2008 | $6,692,767 | 24 | $278,865 | 13 | 10 |
| 2007 | $6,160,054 | 25 | $246,402 | 11 | 8 |
| 2006 | $7,273,730 | 27 | $269,397 | 10 | 8 |
| FY | Funding | Awards | Average Award | Overall Rank | Public Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,820,422 | 7 | $402,917 | 33 | 23 |
| 2023 | $3,187,369 | 8 | $398,421 | 29 | 21 |
| 2022 | $3,671,795 | 9 | $407,977 | 24 | 17 |
| 2021 | $3,868,884 | 9 | $429,876 | 19 | 13 |
| 2020 | $4,489,313 | 11 | $408,119 | 17 | 11 |
| 2019 | $5,244,246 | 11 | $476,750 | 12 | 5 |
| 2018 | $3,816,195 | 8 | $477,024 | 16 | 9 |
| 2017 | $4,120,631 | 10 | $412,063 | 15 | 8 |
| 2016 | $4,472,650 | 11 | $406,605 | 13 | 7 |
| 2015 | $1,990,913 | 8 | $248,864 | 21 | 13 |
| 2014 | $3,828,731 | 12 | $319,061 | 10 | 6 |
| 2013 | $4,403,802 | 11 | $400,346 | 9 | 6 |
| 2012 | $4,127,758 | 8 | $515,970 | 11 | 7 |
| 2011 | $2,593,467 | 6 | $432,245 | 19 | 12 |
| 2010 | $2,582,143 | 6 | $430,357 | 21 | 13 |
| 2009 | $2,422,203 | 7 | $346,029 | 23 | 14 |
| 2008 | $1,863,569 | 7 | $266,224 | 22 | 14 |
| 2007 | $1,316,638 | 6 | $219,440 | 33 | 22 |
| 2006 | $1,267,298 | 6 | $211,216 | 30 | 21 |
| FY | Funding (USD) | Awards | Average Award (USD) | Overall Rank | Public Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,874,232 | 15 | $458,282 | 26 | 26 |
| 2023 | $6,415,230 | 18 | $356,402 | 25 | 25 |
| 2022 | $4,919,293 | 15 | $327,953 | 29 | 29 |
| 2021 | $5,961,098 | 19 | $313,742 | 21 | 20 |
| 2020 | $4,920,977 | 13 | $378,537 | 26 | 26 |
| 2019 | $5,792,519 | 14 | $413,751 | 24 | 24 |
| 2018 | $3,454,836 | 11 | $314,076 | 36 | 35 |
| 2017 | $2,460,979 | 9 | $273,442 | 39 | 37 |
| 2016 | $2,904,343 | 12 | $275,912 | 37 | 35 |
| 2015 | $3,068,576 | 11 | $278,961 | 35 | 33 |
| 2014 | $3,516,888 | 12 | $293,074 | 29 | 27 |
| 2013 | $4,067,947 | 16 | $254,247 | 23 | 21 |
| 2012 | $3,873,030 | 16 | $242,064 | 23 | 21 |
| 2011 | $3,579,230 | 12 | $298,269 | 27 | 25 |
| 2010 | $3,662,707 | 12 | $305,226 | 26 | 24 |
| 2009 | $2,616,613 | 11 | $237,874 | 31 | 29 |
| 2008 | $4,016,041 | 20 | $200,802 | 25 | 23 |
| 2007 | $5,598,218 | 27 | $207,341 | 15 | 14 |
| 2006 | $4,276,797 | 23 | $185,948 | 21 | 20 |
Source: NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools
Note: Rankings are compiled from NIH data on funding provided by NIH grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to universities, hospitals, and other institutions.
Updated February 10, 2025
Based on reported Fiscal Year 2023 expenditures of $1,385.3 million, the University of Maryland ranks 11th in higher education R&D expenditures among public institutions and 18th among all public and private institutions. Within the life sciences field, it ranks 15th among public institutions and 31st among all public and private institutions.
The University of Maryland includes expenditures from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park. In Fiscal Year 2019, the two institutions began reporting as a single research unit to reflect their strategic partnership. This relationship was codified through the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership Act passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2016. Prior to Fiscal Year 2019, both institutions reported separately to the survey.
Previously, based on Fiscal Year 2018 expenditures of $475.1 million, the University of Maryland, Baltimore ranked 37th in higher education R&D expenditures among public institutions and 55th among all public and private institutions. In the life sciences field, UMB ranked 18th among public institutions and 34th among all public and private institutions.
Higher Education Research and Development Expenditures by Source of Funds ($ Millions)
| Fiscal Year | Total Expenditures (M) | Total Rank | Public Rank | Federal Funding (M) | Federal Rank | Federal Public Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | $1,385.3 | 18 | 11 | $825.6 | 14 | 9 |
| 2022* | $1,228.6 | 19 | 11 | $750.4 | 14 | 9 |
| 2021* | $1,142.3 | 17 | 10 | $713.3 | 13 | 8 |
| 2020* | $1,103.1 | 16 | 10 | $689.1 | 12 | 7 |
| 2019* | $1,096.6 | 14 | 8 | $696.9 | 11 | 6 |
| 2018 | $475.1 | 55 | 37 | $273.0 | 49 | 27 |
| 2017 | $426.9 | 56 | 38 | $220.9 | 59 | 36 |
| 2016 | $393.9 | 58 | 38 | $206.0 | 59 | 36 |
| 2015 | $397.7 | 56 | 37 | $216.7 | 57 | 34 |
| 2014 | $411.3 | 53 | 35 | $224.8 | 54 | 31 |
| 2013 | $429.3 | 48 | 32 | $242.1 | 54 | 31 |
| 2012 | $433.2 | 47 | 31 | $231.9 | 58 | 35 |
| 2011 | $409.7 | 51 | 32 | $229.7 | 60 | 37 |
| Fiscal Year | All Fields | Life Sciences | % of All Fields | Overall Rank | Public Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | $1,385.3 | $719.4 | 51.9% | 31 | 15 |
| 2022* | $1,228.6 | $655.9 | 53.4% | 30 | 14 |
| 2021* | $1,142.3 | $633.5 | 55.5% | 28 | 13 |
| 2020* | $1,103.1 | $594.1 | 53.9% | 29 | 14 |
| 2019* | $1,096.6 | $601.6 | 54.9% | 26 | 12 |
| 2018 | $475.1 | $441.6 | 92.9% | 34 | 18 |
| 2017 | $426.9 | $399.5 | 93.6% | 34 | 18 |
| 2016 | $393.9 | $367.7 | 93.4% | 33 | 17 |
| 2015 | $397.7 | $371.7 | 93.5% | 34 | 17 |
| 2014 | $411.3 | $382.0 | 92.9% | 34 | 17 |
| 2013 | $429.3 | $403.8 | 94.1% | 30 | 16 |
| 2012 | $433.2 | $406.1 | 93.7% | 29 | 17 |
| 2011 | $409.7 | $383.2 | 93.5% | 31 | 17 |
* Includes expenditures previously reported separately for the University of Maryland, College Park
Source: National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
Updated December 6, 2024
Based on reported Fiscal Year 2024 expenditures of $480.3 million from all sources, the University of Maryland School of Medicine ranks 12th in medical school grants and contracts expenditures at public institutions and 31st among all public and private medical schools.
Grants and Contracts Expenditures on the Medical School Profile System for All Medical Schools with LCME Accreditation ($ Millions)
| Fiscal Year | Total Expenditures (M) | Full-Time Faculty | Overall Rank | Public Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $480.3 | 1,338 | 31 | 12 |
| 2023 | $445.4 | 1,463 | 32 | 13 |
| 2022 | $465.8 | 1,470 | 27 | 9 |
| 2021 | $465.3 | 1,479 | 25 | 8 |
| 2020 | $437.8 | 1,431 | 26 | 8 |
| 2019 | $475.5 | 1,223 | 22 | 7 |
| 2018 | $421.3 | 1,336 | 26 | 8 |
| 2017 | $368.7 | 1,293 | 26 | 8 |
| 2016 | $333.2 | 1,248 | 26 | 8 |
| 2015 | $319.8 | 1,277 | 25 | 8 |
| 2014 | $342.9 | 1,264 | 23 | 8 |
| 2013 | $371.4 | 1,224 | 22 | 8 |
Source: AAMC Medical School Profile System, Institutional Data Table (as of 11/10/2025)
Institutional Data Table last updated 11/10/2025
Updated by IESPA November 11, 2025
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