by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMBC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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UMBC was ranked #103 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology 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 General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 346 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 332 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from UMBC. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMBC is $33,055. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, biology students borrow a median amount of $34,171 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UMBC is $321 per month.
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, 346 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UMBC. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 112 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UMBC does not offer an online option for its biology 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in biology from UMBC. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 77 |
| Biotechnology | 16 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.