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. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological science majors, UMCP came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in biological science from UMCP. This makes it the #8 most popular school for biological science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
The biological science program at UMCP awarded 17 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 237 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 28 |
| Sustainability Science | 16 |
| Museum Studies | 8 |
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