Environmental Microbiology
Types of Degrees Environmental Microbiology Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many environmental biology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 410 |
Master’s Degree | 50 |
Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
Basic Certificate | 5 |
Graduate Certificate | 2 |
What Environmental Microbiology Majors Need to Know
People with careers related to environmental microbiology were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.
Knowledge Areas for Environmental Microbiology Majors
This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Skills for Environmental Microbiology Majors
A major in environmental microbiology prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:
- Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Abilities for Environmental Microbiology Majors
Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a environmental microbiology student include the following:
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
What Can You Do With a Environmental Microbiology Major?
Below is a list of occupations associated with environmental microbiology:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
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Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 8.0% | $79,590 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Microbiology?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of environmental microbiology majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 7 |
Black or African American | 10 |
Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
White | 320 |
International Students | 10 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Geographic Diversity
Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Environmental Microbiology. About 2.4% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Environmental Microbiology
Some degrees associated with environmental microbiology may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.
How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to environmental microbiology have obtained the following education levels.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Less than a High School Diploma | 4.4% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 30.4% |
Master’s Degree | 13.0% |
Doctoral Degree | 21.7% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 30.4% |
Online Environmental Microbiology Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 1 | 0 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 3 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 13 | 1 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 6 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Environmental Microbiology
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to environmental microbiology.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Epidemiology | 3,179 |
Marine Biology | 2,368 |
Ecology | 1,122 |
Evolutionary Biology | 807 |
Conservation Biology | 433 |
Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 333 |
Evolutionary Biology | 178 |
Aquatic Biology/Limnology | 96 |
Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 80 |
Population Biology | 29 |
Biological Systematics | 14 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
- Image Credit: By Ernst Haeckel under License
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