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. Also, learn how UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UMBC. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,275 a year. This is less than $38,243, which is the national median of all biochemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $21,766 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $31,027.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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The biochemistry program at UMBC awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UMBC biochemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMBC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of biochemistry master's degrees went to men and 41% went to 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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 358 |
| Biotechnology | 16 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 |
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