When it comes to finding the best program fit, you have plenty of choices with UMBC’s Professional Programs. Before we dive into these choices, consider something for a moment. Did you know that having a Master’s degree can earn you a higher salary than without? In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that those holding a master’s degree on average have a higher salary than those with a bachelor’s. On top of that, a master’s degree salary over the course of a lifetime may produce $400,000 more than the lifetime salary of someone with only a bachelor’s.