4
Colleges in Maryland
21
Bioinformatics Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
bioinformatics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #397 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Bioinformatics Schools in Maryland ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 21 degrees in bioinformatics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The bioinformatics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Bioinformatics rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for bioinformatics schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
The bioinformatics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Bioinformatics Schools in Maryland.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of bioinformatics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MD
Johns Hopkins University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in bioinformatics. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.
There were about 2 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in bioinformatics from Johns Hopkins University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MD
Every student pursuing a degree in bioinformatics has to take a look at Hood College. Located in the small city of Frederick, Hood is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 22nd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were approximately 5 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Hood in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in bioinformatics from Hood College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MD
Morgan State University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in bioinformatics. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 31st out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were approximately 5 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at Morgan State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in bioinformatics from Morgan State University
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in bioinformatics. UMBC is a large public university located in the large suburb of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #200 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMBC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 9 bioinformatics students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in bioinformatics from University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Bowie State University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in bioinformatics. Bowie State University is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of Bowie. This university ranks 30th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.More information about a degree in bioinformatics from Bowie State University
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