Microbiology at The University of Alabama
What traits are you looking for in a school for Microbiology, take a look at what The University of Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Alabama is in Tuscaloosa, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 microbiology degrees were granted at The University of Alabama.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Alabama
Online coursework is an option at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Microbiology graduates at The University of Alabama, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Microbiology graduates at The University of Alabama are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).
Microbiology Bachelor’s Program at The University of Alabama
Among the 15 bachelor’s microbiology graduates at The University of Alabama, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Microbiology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Microbiology Graduates
Those who complete Microbiology program at The University of Alabama go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Microbiology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Microbiologists | $73,155 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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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