by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in biological & biomedical sciences at UMBC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMBC as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #165 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 165 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Maryland | 4 of 22 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 40 of 242 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 360 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at UMBC includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 26 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 46% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at UMBC are White. About 58% 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 master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 10 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UMBC is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are White. About 40% 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 doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 8 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UMBC is not currently ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UMBC were 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| 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 Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 360 |