by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in biotechnology at UMBC. It is offered at the Graduate Certificate level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMBC among the top schools in the country for biotechnology, coming in at #32 out of 87 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 32 of 87 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Maryland | 2 of 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 22 |
The following degree levels are granted in biotechnology at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 8 graduate certificate degrees in biotechnology.
UMBC has not been ranked for biotechnology at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biotechnology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology graduate certificate degree graduates at UMBC are Asian. Roughly 38% 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 graduate certificate in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UMBC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biotechnology | 12 |