Compare 18 Biology, General. programs in Maryland. Average earnings: $43,912.
With top graduates earning $57,608, Biology, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $14K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Maryland-College Park leads with Biology graduates earning $57,608, followed closely by Loyola University Maryland at $56,525. Across Maryland's 18 programs, the average sits at $43,912, but this variation demonstrates how program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
Highest program earnings: $57,608
Strong outcomes ($56,525) with 76% acceptance
7.4% payment burden | Excellent
22.1% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,608 | 483 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $56,525 | 48 | $27,000 | Good | $50,344 | High |
| #3 | Hood CollegePrivate | $54,923 | 14 | $25,000 | Good | $23,522 | Challenging |
| #4 | $53,673 | 342 | $19,500 | Good | $26,987 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Towson UniversityPublic | $52,007 | 217 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | Challenging |
| #6 | Washington CollegePrivate | $49,287 | 43 | $26,956 | Manageable | $54,726 | High |
| #7 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | $47,842 | 24 | $25,000 | Manageable | $31,791 | High |
| #8 | $47,734 | 41 | $21,000 | Good | $36,119 | High | |
| #9 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $46,076 | 61 | $27,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High |
| #10 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $45,093 | 44 | $26,000 | Manageable | $52,117 | High |
| #11 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $44,922 | 102 | $21,000 | Manageable | $33,815 | High |
| #12 | $41,730 | 46 | $27,000 | Challenging | $24,886 | High | |
| #13 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $40,996 | 32 | $25,391 | Challenging | $42,721 | High |
| #14 | Coppin State UniversityPublic | $38,289 | 15 | $25,000 | Challenging | $14,554 | High |
| #15 | $31,839 | 12 | $22,666 | High | $22,517 | High | |
| #16 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $30,409 | 16 | $10,250 | Manageable | $29,048 | High |
| #17 | Bowie State UniversityPublic | $26,266 | 44 | $22,985 | High | $23,158 | High |
| #18 | $25,194 | 18 | $21,105 | High | $21,004 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
