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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMES ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UMES was ranked #760 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #15 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 747 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 760 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMES go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,244 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMES paid an average of $607 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $233 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,637 | $16,467 |
| Fees | $3,261 | $3,261 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,636 | $10,636 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMES. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 72% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMES 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 UMES Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |