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, and more. Also, learn how UMGC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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The biotech major at UMGC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biotechnology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 130 students received their master’s degree in biotech from UMGC. This makes it the #2 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMGC paid an average of $524 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $318 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
Learn more about UMGC tuition and fees.
UMGC does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMGC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biotech program at UMGC make a median salary of $89,105. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biotech graduates with a master's is $83,470.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of biotech master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 36 |
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