Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how McDaniel College compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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McDaniel College holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #430 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Maryland.
In the most recent year for which we have data, McDaniel College awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at McDaniel College report a median salary of $47,842 a year. This is below $55,290, the median for all majors at McDaniel College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at McDaniel College, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,375 in student loans. This is lower than $23,247, the typical median for all majors at McDaniel College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,336 | $51,106 |
| Fees | $975 | $975 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at McDaniel College were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McDaniel College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at McDaniel College.
The general biology program at McDaniel College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 |
McDaniel College conferred 32 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).
McDaniel College granted 2 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).