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Biology in Maryland

Biology Schools in Maryland

In 2022-2023, 2,030 students earned their Biology degrees in MD.

A Biology major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,552
Master’s Degree 404
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Associate Degree 14

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: 19.4%
  • Black or African American: 20.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 36.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for 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 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 10 colleges in Maryland that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

560 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,590.

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344 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,319. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. 84% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,669. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,820. 67% of students get financical aid. 96% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Stevenson University

Owings Mills
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 29% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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#10

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This public school has an average net price of $18,736. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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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
High School Teachers 8% $71,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Biotechnology 553
Biochemistry & Biophysics 365
Ecology & Systematics Biology 219
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 197
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 180
Other Biological Sciences 39
Genetics 38
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 38

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