by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow 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 University of Maryland-College Park compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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University of Maryland-College Park is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #63 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Maryland | 2 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Maryland | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 |
| College Major Best Value | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park handed out 432 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $57,608 a year. This is below $78,942, the median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland-College Park, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
Learn more about University of Maryland-College Park tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 121 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 50 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 59% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are Non-Resident Alien. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
This general biology program at University of Maryland-College Park includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 460 |
University of Maryland-College Park granted 460 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (35%).