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Best Online Biology Programs in Frederick, MD (2026)
Frederick, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Frederick has a population of about 80,617. Median household income is $95,150 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $107,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Frederick
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Frederick, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Frederick city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland biology page.
Biology Wages Near Frederick
Frederick is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $107,110 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $98,356 |
| Biological Technician | $63,510 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $58,320 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $104,330 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $95,803 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $95,870 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $88,035 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Frederick at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,617 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $95,150 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Frederick-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Hagerstown, MD – 21.7 mi away (186,377 pop)
- Gaithersburg, MD – 23.3 mi away (67,776 pop)
- Waynesboro, PA – 23.8 mi away (26,593 pop)
- Leesburg, VA – 23.8 mi away (52,607 pop)
- Charles Town, WV – 26.3 mi away (23,759 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Frederick, MD?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Frederick. The closest is Hood College in Frederick, MD (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carroll Community College (24.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Frederick?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Frederick are: Medical Scientist ($107,110), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($104,330), Soil and Plant Scientist ($95,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Hagerstown instead of Frederick?
Hagerstown, MD is 21.7 miles from Frederick and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Frederick an affordable place to study biology?
Frederick’s median household income of $95,150 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Frederick while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.