College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2024 Best General Biology Schools in Maryland

16 Colleges in Maryland
1,848 Biology Degrees Awarded
$36,183 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #5 in popularity, general biology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for general biology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,848 degrees in general biology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great General Biology School

Best General Biology Schools in Maryland Your choice of general biology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall General Biology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your General Biology Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Biology
Master's Degrees in Biology
Doctor's Degrees in Biology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Biology Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for General Biology in Maryland

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Maryland Schools in Biology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Biology Degrees Awarded
$72,074 Median Starting Salary

Johns Hopkins University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in general biology. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were about 56 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from Johns Hopkins University receive $35,892 more than the average biology grad.

More information about a degree in general biology from Johns Hopkins University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
560 Biology Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you wish to pursue a degree in general biology. UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were about 560 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, biology degree recipients typically make about $24,993 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in general biology from University of Maryland - College Park

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
344 Biology Degrees Awarded
$23,622 Median Starting Salary

University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a great decision for students interested in a degree in general biology. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #200 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMBC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 344 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UMBC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career earnings of $23,622.

More information about a degree in general biology from University of Maryland - Baltimore County

4
Towson crest
Towson University
Towson, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
262 Biology Degrees Awarded
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Towson University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #248 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.

There were approximately 262 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biology program earn about $31,534 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in general biology from Towson University

5
SMCM crest
St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Biology Degrees Awarded
8.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of St. Mary's City, SMCM is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #659 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SMCM is a great college overall.

There were roughly 45 general biology students who graduated with this degree at SMCM in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biology program earn about $31,570 for their early career.

More information about a degree in general biology from St Mary’s College of Maryland

6
Hood crest
Hood College
Frederick, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Biology Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Hood is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Frederick. This college ranks 22nd out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 44 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Hood in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biology program make an average of $34,789 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in general biology from Hood College

7
Salisbury crest
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
94 Biology Degrees Awarded
$32,871 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #676 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Salisbury is a great university overall.

There were roughly 94 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, biology degree recipients typically earn an average of $32,871 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in general biology from Salisbury University

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,444 Median Starting Salary
$25,687 Median Student Debt

The Mount is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg. This university ranks 17th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 24 general biology students who graduated with this degree at The Mount in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $32,444.

More information about a degree in general biology from Mount St Mary’s University

9
Stevenson crest
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Biology Degrees Awarded
15.4% Growth in Graduates

Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Owings Mills. This university ranks 23rd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 52 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Stevenson in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biology program make about $31,615 for their early career.

More information about a degree in general biology from Stevenson University

10
Washington College crest
Washington College
Chestertown, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Biology Degrees Awarded
$28,655 Median Starting Salary

Washington College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Chestertown. A Best Colleges rank of #776 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Washington College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 35 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Washington College in the most recent data year. After graduation, biology degree recipients typically earn about $28,655 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in general biology from Washington College

Best General Biology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 4,618
New York 333 7,471
New Jersey 273 3,102
District of Columbia 188 478
Delaware 175 279

View All Rankings >

General Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Biology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biology Studies 1,787
General Biomedical Sciences 61

View All Biology Focus Areas >

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biotechnology 553
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 365
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 219
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 197
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 180
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 39
Genetics 38
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 38
Zoology 23
Molecular Medicine 16

View All Biology Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options