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2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Maryland

23 Colleges
$36,183 Avg Salary
$24,845 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Biology School for You

In 2020-2021, general biology students earned 1,848 degrees and certificates from a Maryland school, making the subject the 9th in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General Biology Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Maryland to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.

Check out the biology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Maryland.

Our analysis found University of Maryland - College Park to be the most popular school for general biology students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.

Biology majors at UMCP take out an average of $20,206 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $337, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at UMBC take out is $20,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $259.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Towson University is a great place for general biology students. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Towson take out is $21,843. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $221, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Out of the 23 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Salisbury University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Salisbury is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Salisbury.

After completing their degree, biology graduates from Salisbury carry an average student debt load of $24,671. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $473, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bowie State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, biology graduates from Bowie State University carry an average student debt load of $27,750. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $196, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Biology at Bowie State University Report

#6

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, biology graduates from Morgan State carry an average student debt load of $29,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $195.

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#7

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general biology programs. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, biology majors at Johns Hopkins accumulate an average of around $15,583 in student debt.

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#8

Stevenson University

Stevenson, MD

Stevenson University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Schools in Maryland list. Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Stevenson.

While working on their degree, biology majors at Stevenson accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $602.

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#9

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general biology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Loyola Maryland is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.

On average, biology graduates from Loyola Maryland take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $735.

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#10

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD

St Mary’s College of Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general biology students. It came in at #10 on the list. SMCM is a small public school located in the suburb of St. Mary's City.

While working on their degree, biology majors at SMCM accumulate an average of around $20,862 in student debt.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 4,681
New York 7,502
New Jersey 3,103
District of Columbia 478
Delaware 279

General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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