Biological & Physical Science at University of Maryland-College Park
If you plan to study Biological & Physical Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland-College Park. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maryland-College Park is in College Park, MD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 biological & physical science graduations were recorded at University of Maryland-College Park.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maryland-College Park
Distance learning is available at University of Maryland-College Park. Among 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) studied exclusively online and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Physical Science Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland-College Park’s Biological & Physical Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 18 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 191 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 190 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 18 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 191 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 190 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are 71% women (15) and 29% men (6).
Biological & Physical Science Master’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Of the 10 master’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at University of Maryland-College Park, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Biological & Physical Science master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, below the national average of 42%.*
Biological & Physical Science Doctoral Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Among the 11 doctoral biological & physical science graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Biological & Physical Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, above the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at University of Maryland-College Park
This Biological & Physical Science program at University of Maryland-College Park breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Physical Science program at University of Maryland-College Park go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biological & Physical Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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