by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMBC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’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 #159 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 159 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Maryland | 4 of 22 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 40 of 241 |
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:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 360 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UMBC is in the top 15% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UMBC report a median salary of $53,513 a year. This is lower than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMBC, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,625 in student loans. This is lower than $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC were Asian. About 36% 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 bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 128 |
| Black or African American | 77 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 22 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMBC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 8 |
