Microbiology & Immunology at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Microbiology & Immunology, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 microbiology & immunology degrees were awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Microbiology & Immunology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Microbiology & Immunology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 44% women (4) and 56% men (5).
Microbiology & Immunology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 9 bachelor’s microbiology & immunology degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Microbiology & Immunology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 63%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Microbiology & Immunology Graduates
Those who complete Microbiology & Immunology program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Microbiology & Immunology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Microbiologists | $73,155 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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