by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMBC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMBC among the top schools in the country for biotechnology, coming in at #32 out of 82 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 32 of 82 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Maryland | 2 of 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 22 |
The following degree levels are granted in biotechnology at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in biotechnology.
UMBC is among the very best schools in the country for biotechnology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table 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, 33% of biotechnology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are Asian. Approximately 25% 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 biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UMBC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biotechnology | 8 |