by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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UMBC is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #120 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 279 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMBC earn a median of $53,673 a year. This is below $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMBC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $20,000 in student loans. This is below $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are Asian. Approximately 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 101 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at UMBC were White. Roughly 55% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UMBC were White. About 38% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
This general biology program at UMBC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 298 |
UMBC conferred 298 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (35%).