by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Maryland-College Park. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Maryland-College Park among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #84 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 84 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Maryland | 2 of 20 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 of 221 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at University of Maryland-College Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 432 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-College Park awarded 432 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Maryland-College Park is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $57,608 a year. This is below $78,942, the median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland-College Park, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 121 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 50 |
University of Maryland-College Park granted 432 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Maryland-College Park. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 22 |
