by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biotechnology at UMGC. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMGC among the top schools in the country for biotechnology, coming in at #59 out of 87 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 59 of 87 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Maryland | 4 of 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 of 22 |
The following degree levels are available for biotechnology at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 156 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 156 master’s degrees in biotechnology.
UMGC holds a strong position among schools offering biotechnology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 3 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 39 |
In the most recent graduating class, 34% of biotechnology master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology master’s degree graduates at UMGC were White. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
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 biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 3 graduate certificate degrees in biotechnology.
UMGC is not yet ranked for biotechnology at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biotechnology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biotechnology graduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC were Hispanic or Latino. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a graduate certificate in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |