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UMBC was ranked #106 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 106 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 425 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 404 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UMBC. This makes it the #353 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #204 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMBC was $1,103 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 425 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UMBC. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 129 |
| Black or African American | 101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 24 |
UMBC does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMBC Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UMBC in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 358 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 77 |
| Biotechnology | 16 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 280 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 112 |
| Physical Sciences | 65 |
| Engineering Technologies | 32 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.