by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMBC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMBC as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #125 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 125 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Maryland | 3 of 20 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 27 of 221 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 279 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 279 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UMBC is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMBC earn a median of $53,673 a year. This is below $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMBC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $20,000 in student loans. This is below $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are Asian. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 101 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UMBC awarded 279 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (36%).
Graduate study is also available at UMBC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
