Microbiology at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Microbiology, consider the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vanderbilt University is in Nashville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 microbiology degrees were granted at Vanderbilt University.
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Studying Online at Vanderbilt University
Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Microbiology graduates at Vanderbilt University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Microbiology graduates at Vanderbilt University are 75% women (9) and 25% men (3).
Microbiology Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 3 master’s microbiology graduates at Vanderbilt University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Microbiology master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above the national average of 34%.*
Microbiology Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 9 doctoral microbiology graduates at Vanderbilt University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Microbiology doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, higher than the national average of 28%.*
*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
Students who finish Microbiology program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Microbiology graduates, 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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