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. Also, learn how UMGC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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UMGC was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biotech majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 130 students received their master’s degree in biotech from UMGC. This makes it the #2 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's biotech program at UMGC make a median salary of $68,827. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allbiotech master's degree recipients across the nation.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 biotech majors earned their master's degree from UMGC. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 35 |
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