by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SMCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SMCM was ranked #495 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 491 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 495 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Mary's College of Maryland handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,331 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMCM was $450 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $300 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,116 | $28,192 |
| Fees | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,672 | $14,672 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,661 | $1,661 |
Learn more about SMCM tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from SMCM. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Mary's College of Maryland with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SMCM biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at St Mary’s College of Maryland.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.