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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 3,546 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in MD.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Maryland

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,384
Master’s Degree 855
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 232
Post-Master’s Certificate 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 51
Associate Degree 24

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.6%
  • Black or African American: 18.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 68,810 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Maryland

Biological & Biomedical Sciences grads earn an average of $103,790 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,124 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

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

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

In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719. 80% of the teachers are full time. 67% of students get financical aid.

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

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. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,390 after graduation.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,395. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Salisbury University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

#7

Stevenson University

Stevenson
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Stevenson.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,112 after earning their degree at this institution. 75% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Hood College

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

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. An average student at Hood will pay a net price of $23,809. Graduates earn an average $41,188 after graduation.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in MD

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Medical Scientists 10% $99,740
Biochemists and Biophysicists 8% $91,870
Biological Science Professors 8% $80,800
Life Scientists 8% $92,890
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Software Applications Developers 7% $100,510
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $72,440
Microbiologists 5% $103,060
Exercise Physiologists 5% $48,610
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Computer and Information Research Scientists 4% $116,370
Epidemiologists 3% $69,700
Statisticians 3% $106,670
Computer Workers 2% $116,360
Biological Scientists 2% $97,850

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Computer & Information Sciences 10,192
Engineering 4,465
Mathematics & Statistics 1,009
Physical Sciences 932
Natural Resources & Conservation 471
Engineering Technologies 325
Communications Technology/Support 291
Agriculture 280

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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