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Biology Studies at University of Maryland - College Park

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological sciences.

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Biology Studies Degrees Available at UMCP

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Biological Sciences

UMCP Biological Sciences Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological sciences majors, UMCP came in at #40. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	23
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	23
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	31
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	31
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	33
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	34
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	36
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	37
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	38
Best Biology Studies Schools	40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	41
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools	42
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	45
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Schools	46
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	48
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	50
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	50
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	52
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	57
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	59
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	63
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	65
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	66
Best Biology Studies Colleges for Veterans	70
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	70
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	71
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	77
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	88
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	94
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	97
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	97
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	99
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	99
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	103
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	161
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	223
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	229
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	389
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies	406
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	497
Highest Paid Biology Studies Graduates	509

Popularity of Biological Sciences at UMCP

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 536 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 483 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from UMCP. This makes it the #91 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Biological Sciences Student Diversity at UMCP

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at University of Maryland - College Park.

UMCP Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 536 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological sciences from UMCP in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.

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 biological sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	164
Black or African American	76
Hispanic or Latino	37
White	216
Non-Resident Aliens	9
Other Races	34

UMCP Biology Studies Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from UMCP. About 36% were men and 64% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students 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 master's in biological sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bgervais under License

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