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 UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UMCP came in at #39. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 554 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 536 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from UMCP. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,325 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, biology students borrow a median amount of $52,155 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 UMCP is $412 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 174 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 46 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from UMCP. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 78 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 77 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 48 |
| Zoology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.