by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMES. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #17 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMES among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #1,134 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,134 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Maryland | 18 of 20 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 211 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at UMES, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UMES is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMES report a median salary of $41,730 a year. This is lower than $58,282, the median for all majors at UMES.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMES, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,996, the typical median for all majors at UMES.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,526 | $16,796 |
| Fees | $3,326 | $3,326 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMES were Black or African American. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMES conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (73%).
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