by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological science majors, UMCP came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in biological science from UMCP. This makes it the #8 most popular school for biological science master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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UMCP does not offer an online option for its biological science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
The biological science program at UMCP awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 253 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 42 |
| Sustainability Science | 26 |
| Museum Studies | 12 |
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