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General Biology Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 129 students earned their Biology degrees in MD.

In this state, General Biology is the 50th most popular major out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Maryland

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 32,930 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Maryland

Biology grads earn an average of $97,240 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Maryland that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,428. Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Hood College

Frederick
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

An average student at Hood will pay a net price of $23,809. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719. 67% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,390 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,729 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,460.

#6

Salisbury University

Salisbury
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,391 after graduation. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Biology Careers in MD

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Medical Scientists 10% $99,740
Biological Science Professors 8% $80,800
Life Scientists 8% $92,890
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Biological Scientists 2% $97,850

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Biotechnology 543
Ecology & Systematics Biology 138
Biochemistry & Biophysics 133
Genetics 38
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 37
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 33
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 29
Molecular Medicine 16

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