Microbiology at Washington University in St Louis
If you are interested in studying Microbiology, you may want to check out the program at Washington University in St Louis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 microbiology degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington University in St Louis
Many students take online classes at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Microbiology graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Microbiology graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 61% women (11) and 39% men (7).
Microbiology Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 18 bachelor’s microbiology graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 61% were women (11) and 39% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 61% of Microbiology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Microbiology Graduates
Graduates of the Microbiology program at Washington University in St Louis work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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