by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at St. Mary’s or SMCM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks St. Mary’s or SMCM as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #461 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 461 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Maryland | 8 of 20 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 117 of 221 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at St. Mary’s or SMCM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, St. Mary’s College of Maryland handed out 44 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
St. Mary’s or SMCM ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s or SMCM earn a median of $47,734 a year. This is below $51,844, the median for all majors at St. Mary’s or SMCM.
To complete a bachelor’s at St. Mary’s or SMCM, general biology students borrow a median amount of $20,607 in student loans. This is below $22,655, the typical median for all majors at St. Mary’s or SMCM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,116 | $28,192 |
| Fees | $3,182 | $3,182 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at St. Mary’s or SMCM are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
St. Mary’s or SMCM awarded 44 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
