by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMBC ranks in comparison to other schools with biotech programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $382 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about UMBC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 biotech majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMBC. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were 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 biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMBC biotech 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 358 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 77 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.